Current Incidents
congestion
M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J11A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 16 May 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the A423and the junction with the A46 Coventry East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
A40 : Both directions : Fishguard A487 Junction to Fishguard West Street : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 11/05/25-16/05/25 0700-1600 :Description: A40 : Both directions : Fishguard A487 Junction to Fishguard West Street : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 11/05/25-16/05/25 0700-1600 :, Start time: 11/05/2025 7:00 , End Date:16/05/2025 16:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 11/05/2025 7:00no delay
M6
AccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J1and J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:45 and 03:00 on 16 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. M23
ResurfacingLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J10and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 12:30 on 15 May 2025 to 06:00 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. A1
Overturned VehicleLocation : The A1 northbound. 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 05:45 and 06:00 on 16 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M25
ResurfacingLocation : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J16 . Reason : Road resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 22:06 on 15 May 2025 to 05:00 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A282
Shed LoadLocation : The A282 anticlockwise exit slip to the A206 . Reason : Shed load. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:00 and 03:15 on 16 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A11
SpillageLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1065and the A134 Thetford West. Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 16 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 2:54 am. If you're heading out on the M25 this evening, watch out for delays near junction 23 due to an accident. Traffic is moving slowly in both directions so pack your patience!In Birmingham, there are reports of heavy congestion on the A38 around the city centre. If you're in a rush, you might want to find an alternate route to avoid getting stuck in the gridlock.Over in Manchester, traffic lights are out at the junction of Deansgate and Blackfriars Street, causing a bit of chaos for drivers trying to navigate through the city. Take it slow and steady to avoid any fender benders.In London, watch out for delays on the A406 North Circular Road near IKEA Wembley. There's been a breakdown causing tailbacks, so be prepared for a longer journey than usual.So there you have it folks, keep your eyes peeled for these traffic hotspots and plan your route accordingly. Stay safe out there and happy travels!
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