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congestion

M49M49 AvonmouthCongestionLocation : The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5and the M4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 27 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 BelhusCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 27 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 27 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 27 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 21:00 and 21:15 on 27 May 2025. A19A19 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : 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 20:15 and 20:30 on 27 May 2025.

incident

M4M4 LlandaffM4 : Both directions : J30 Cardiff Gate to J34 Miskin : Speed restrictions Due to Poor driving conditions :Description: M4 : Both directions : J30 Cardiff Gate to J34 Miskin : Speed restrictions Due to Poor driving conditions :, Start time: 27/05/2025 20:23 , Expected end time:28/05/2025 8:23, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/05/2025 20:23 A48A48 LlandarcyA48 : Westbound : Briton Ferry to A483 Junction : Carriageway maintenance : Bridge closed : Diversions in place : 13/05/25-17/06/25 2000-0600 :Description: A48 : Westbound : Briton Ferry to A483 Junction : Carriageway maintenance : Bridge closed : Diversions in place : 13/05/25-17/06/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 13/05/2025 20:00 , End Date:17/06/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 13/05/2025 20:00

no delay

M61M61 SamlesburyAccidentLocation : The M61 northbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 27 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 27 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M48M48 ChepstowRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M48 eastbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M40M40 BicesterAccidentLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 28 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 28 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M11M11 CambridgeResurfacingLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J14and J13 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 03:35 on 27 May 2025 to 06:00 on 28 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A50A50 UttoxeterOverturned VehicleLocation : The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter East and the A518 Uttoxeter North. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 27 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 27 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A303A303 AndoverOverturned VehicleLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A3093and the A34 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 28 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 28 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

A1A1 NewarkResurfacingLocation : The A1 northbound. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 12:55 on 23 May 2025 to 06:00 on 28 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:04 pm. Well, folks, it's time to brace yourselves for another whirlwind of traffic chaos across the country. Let's dive straight in.In London, we're seeing heavy delays on the M25 near junction 11 due to an accident, so make sure to pack some snacks for the long journey ahead. Over in Manchester, there's a build-up on the M60 around junction 17, so be prepared for some bumper-to-bumper action.Heading up north to Leeds, it's a slow crawl on the A64 near the A1(M) interchangeit's a great time to catch up on your favorite podcast. And in Birmingham, the M6 around junction 6 is looking like a scene from Fast and Furious, so keep calm and drive on, folks.Down in sunny Portsmouth, there's a hold-up on the A27 near Fareham, so be patient and maybe practice some deep-breathing exercises. And finally, in Bristol, there's a congestion on the M32 near junction 2, so roll down the windows and enjoy some fresh air.That's all for now, folks. Stay safe, stay patient, and rememberit's not a race, it's a journey. Happy travels!


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