Current Incidents
congestion
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 5 May 2025.no delay
M6
Overturned VehicleLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J23and J26 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 5 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 5 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M40
Road WorksLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1Aand J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 5 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J14and J15 . 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 05:15 and 05:30 on 5 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 5 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 5:04 am. Let's dive straight into the traffic updates, folks. Looks like a bit of a tricky situation on the M25 near junction 10 for Wisley. Roadworks causing delays both ways, so top tip - avoid if you can.Heading over to the M1 now, where there's heavy traffic southbound around junction 19 for Catthorpe. Seems like everyone's in a rush today, so expect some delays there.In Merseyside, if you're in Liverpool, there's an accident on Queens Drive near West Derby causing some hold ups. Might be worth finding an alternative route if you don't fancy sitting in traffic.And finally, over in Essex, the A12 near Chelmsford is looking pretty congested this afternoon. If you're heading in that direction, maybe take a different route to save yourself some time.That's it for the latest traffic updates, folks. Drive safe and stay patient out there!
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