Current Incidents
congestion
M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 18 May 2025. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 18 May 2025. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J30and J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 18 May 2025. Cause : Road repairs. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 18 May 2025. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1133 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 18 May 2025. A41
CongestionLocation : The A41 eastbound between the M53and the junction with the A550 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 18 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : 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 10:00 and 10:15 on 18 May 2025. A19
CongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1068 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 18 May 2025.
no delay
M4
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J6and J5 . 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 10:30 and 10:45 on 18 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 18 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound entry slip at junction J2 from M25 clockwise. 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 10:30 and 10:45 on 18 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 18 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M23
AccidentLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J10Aand J10 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A34
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A303and the A343 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 18 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 18 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Vehicle FireLocation : The M2 westbound entry slip at junction J3 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 18 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 18 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 10:04 am. It's bumper to bumper out there folks, so buckle up and brace yourselves for the latest traffic updates! Starting off in London, we've got delays on the A4 heading towards Hammersmith due to a broken-down vehicle at the junction of Talgarth Road. Drivers, you might want to find an alternate route to avoid getting stuck in that mess. Heading up north to Manchester, we've got heavy traffic on the M60 near Stockport, so expect some delays if you're planning on passing through that area. In Birmingham, there are reports of slow-moving traffic on the A38(M) Aston Expressway heading towards the city centre. Looks like you'll have plenty of time to catch up on your favourite podcast while you wait in traffic. And lastly, in Edinburgh, there's congestion on the A720 at Baberton due to roadworks. It might be a good idea to pack some snacks for the journey, as you could be in for a bit of a wait. So there you have it, folks! Make sure to plan your routes accordingly and stay safe out there on the roads. That's all for now, drive safe and enjoy the rest of your day!
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