Current Incidents

congestion
M66CongestionLocation : The M66 southbound exit slip at junction J4 for M60. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61
CongestionLocation : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 for A666 and. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 May 2025. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M55
CongestionLocation : The M55 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M53
CongestionLocation : The M53 southbound at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 18 May 2025. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42
CongestionLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 May 2025. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 May 2025. M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J9and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23
CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696
CongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69
CongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the M6and the A689 south of Brampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 18 May 2025. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66
CongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the M6and the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 May 2025. A631
CongestionLocation : The A631 northbound between the junctions with the A6178and the A6109 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A508and the A43 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49
CongestionLocation : The A49 southbound between the A438and the junction with the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 May 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A508 Northampton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 18 May 2025. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A610and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A30 East and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound entry slip from the A303 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 North and the A24 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23
CongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19
CongestionLocation : The A19 northbound at the junction with the A690 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025. A120
CongestionLocation : The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A131 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A639 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 May 2025.
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M62Vehicle FireLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J21and J22 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A43
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A5and the M1 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A3 southbound between the junctions with the A283 Milford north and the A333 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:45 and 15:00 on 18 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 18 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 14:34 pm. Well folks, it's time to tackle the tangled web of traffic across our roads! Let's dive right into the latest updates.In Townsville, we've got a bit of a snag at the junction of High Street and Main Road, with heavy congestion causing delays of up to 20 minutes. So, pack your patience and maybe a snack for the journey!Moving over to the seaside town of Beachville, drivers are facing slow-moving traffic on the A1 near the Beachville Pier, due to an ongoing roadworks project. Take a detour if you can, or roll down the windows and enjoy the salty breeze while you wait.If you're planning a trip through Lakeside, be prepared for long queues on the M25 near Junction 7. An accident has caused lane closures and tailbacks stretching for miles. Stay calm, keep a safe distance, and follow diversion signs to avoid getting stuck in the chaos.And finally, for those travelling through Hilltop, traffic lights are out of order at the busy crossroads of Hill Avenue and Peak Street. Approach with caution, and remember to take turns like you're in a friendly roundabout dance.That's all for now folks, drive safe and keep those smiles handy for any unexpected traffic jams. Until next time, happy travels!
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