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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 BradfordCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound entry slip at junction J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J13and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J6 for A38(M) south. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M57M57 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the M57 J7 and the M58. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. M5M5 TauntonCongestionLocation : The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. M4M4 ReadingCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. M3M3 WinchesterCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions M27and J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 southbound between junctions J1and A35 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 MottisfontCongestionLocation : The M27 eastbound entry slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J1B . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J42 For M62 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. A66A66 WhitehavenCongestionLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A595 South and the A596 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A61A61 BarnsleyCongestionLocation : The A61 northbound between the junctions with the A616and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A6018 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A52 westbound between the junctions with the A6011and the A606 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 AtherstoneCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A444and the M42 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A465and the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. A46A46 Stratford On AvonCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A422and the A3400 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A508 Northampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 22 May 2025. A417A417 BirdlipCongestionLocation : The A417 northbound between the A419and the junction with the A436 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Hemel HempsteadCongestionLocation : The A414 westbound between the junctions with the M1and the A4147 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. A405A405 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A405 southbound at the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A40A40 LeighCongestionLocation : The A40 westbound at the junction with the A417 north od Gloucester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 MansfieldCongestionLocation : The A38 northbound between the junctions with the A61 Alfreton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : 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 09:00 and 09:15 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 AbingdonCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A4130and the A415 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound at the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A259 Chichester East and the junction with the A285 Chichester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23A23 HorshamCongestionLocation : The A23 southbound exit slip to the A2300 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. A20A20 FolkestoneCongestionLocation : The A20 eastbound exit slip to the A260 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 JarrowCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A194and the A185 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 22 May 2025. A14A14 KingstonCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound entry slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 22 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 BrentwoodCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound exit slip at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 22 May 2025. A1A1 NewarkCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 22 May 2025.

incident

A487A487 WallisA487 : Both directions : Fishguard High Street to Fishguard South : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 18/05/25-22/05/25 0930-1530 :Description: A487 : Both directions : Fishguard High Street to Fishguard South : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 18/05/25-22/05/25 0930-1530 :, Start time: 18/05/2025 9:30 , End Date:22/05/2025 15:30, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 18/05/2025 9:30 A470A470 AbertridwrA470 : Southbound : Pontypridd to Upper Boat : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 21/05/25-23/05/25 2000-0600 :Description: A470 : Southbound : Pontypridd to Upper Boat : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 21/05/25-23/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 21/05/2025 20:00 , End Date:23/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 21/05/2025 20:00

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M32M32 BristolVehicle FireLocation : The M32 northbound between junctions J2and J1 . 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 09:30 and 09:45 on 22 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 22 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M20M20 LeedsRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:16 on 22 May 2025 to 06:00 on 28 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M2M2 SittingbourneAccidentLocation : The M2 westbound between junctions J6and J5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 9:24 am. Hello and welcome to your latest traffic update. Let's dive straight into the chaos on the roads today.In Manchester, we have reports of heavy congestion near the M60 junction 8 due to a multi-vehicle collision. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if possible.Heading south to London, there are delays on the A4 near Hammersmith Bridge, causing headaches for those trying to get in and out of the city. Moving over to Birmingham, roadworks on the M6 near junction 6 are leading to long queues and frustration for commuters this morning. And last but not least, in Edinburgh, a broken down vehicle on the A720 at Dreghorn is causing delays for those trying to get around the city.So there you have it - a snapshot of the traffic nightmares unfolding across the UK today. Stay safe on the roads, and remember to check back for more updates throughout the day. That's all for now, until next time!


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