Current Incidents
congestion
M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 20 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 03:15 and 03:30 on 20 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A449
CongestionLocation : The A449 southbound between the junctions with the M50and the A40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:30 and 03:45 on 20 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J24 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 20 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 20 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M4
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J17 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 20 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 20 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M1
AccidentLocation : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J11A . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 20 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 20 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 4:14 am. Well folks, it's time for your daily dose of traffic chaos! Let's jump right in, shall we?In Birmingham, we've got delays on the M6 southbound near Junction 6 due to a broken down vehicle. Traffic is moving at a snail's pace, so pack your patience if you're heading that way.Heading over to London, there's heavy traffic on the A4 near Hammersmith Bridge. Seems like everyone's trying to get a glimpse of the ongoing repair work. Avoid if you can, folks!And in Manchester, it's bumper to bumper on the M62 westbound near Junction 12. Looks like a stalled car is causing quite the commotion. Might want to take a detour if you're in a hurry.Don't forget to check your route before you hit the road, folks. Stay safe out there and remember, keep calm and drive on. Until next time, this is your friendly neighborhood traffic reporter signing off. Good luck out there, drivers!
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