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M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : The M66 southbound exit slip at junction J4 for M60. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M65M65 BlackburnCongestionLocation : The M65 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Cause : Emergency barrier repairs. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 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 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 TewkesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. M42M42 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 BanburyCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 May 2025. M4M4 HounslowCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 WinchesterCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions M27and J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 northbound between junctions J1and M27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J4and A224 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J42 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. A66A66 DarlingtonCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A167and the A67 Darlington. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 9 May 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound at the junction with the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 9 May 2025. A500A500 SandbachCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34and the M6 J16. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A466and the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 TewkesburyCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A435 Tewkesbury and the A4184 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 May 2025. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound at the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A5and the A413 Silverstone. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 MansfieldCongestionLocation : The A38 northbound between the A61 Alfreton and the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Cause : Emergency roadworks. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 MottisfontCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the A3090and the junction with the A27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 AndoverCongestionLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A342and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. A3A3 EsherCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound exit slip to the A244 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. A27A27 BrightonCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound at the junction with the A23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 Tunbridge WellsCongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A262and the A228 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A20A20 SidcupCongestionLocation : The A20 westbound between the M25and the junction with the A223 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 FavershamCongestionLocation : The A2 westbound between the junctions with the A28and the M2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 9 May 2025. 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 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 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 08:15 and 08:30 on 9 May 2025. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J55 Copdock. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. A120A120 BraintreeCongestionLocation : 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 08:15 and 08:30 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J32Band J33 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 NewarkCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 9 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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A483A483 Ffair-fA483 : Both directions : Llandybie to Ffairfach : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 09/05/25-12/05/25 1900-0600 :Description: A483 : Both directions : Llandybie to Ffairfach : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 09/05/25-12/05/25 1900-0600 :, Start time: 09/05/2025 19:00 , End Date:12/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 06/05/2025 9:56 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 09/05/2025 7:31 , Expected end time:09/05/2025 11:31, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/05/2025 7:31

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M62M62 PontefractVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J32and J32A . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:30 and 08:45 on 9 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 9 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M23M23 CaterhamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A631A631 RotherhamRoad WorksLocation : The A631 northbound between the junctions with the A6178and the A6109 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 06:11 on 9 May 2025 to 15:00 on 9 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 8:34 am. Time for a quick roundup of the latest traffic and travel updates to help you navigate your way home smoothly. Let's dive right in!In London, there are reports of heavy congestion at the A102 Blackwall Tunnel approach, causing delays for drivers heading towards Greenwich. Make sure to plan your journey accordingly if you're in that area.Heading up north, drivers on the M62 near Leeds are facing delays due to a broken down vehicle at junction 28. Expect some slow-moving traffic as recovery works are underway.Over in Birmingham, there are temporary traffic lights causing delays on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. If you're travelling towards the city centre, be prepared for some extra waiting time.And finally, over in Edinburgh, there are reports of slow-moving traffic on the A720 City Bypass near Gilmerton. Keep an eye out for updates if you're heading in that direction.That's all for now, folks! Remember to stay safe on the roads and keep an eye out for any further updates as you make your way home. Stay tuned for more traffic and travel updates as they come in. Drive safe!


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