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Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56M56 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound between the A494 Chester and junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 Weston-super-MareCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J22and J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 SolihullCongestionLocation : The M42 northbound at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M27 eastbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 WatfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 1 June 2025. M2M2 AylesfordCongestionLocation : The M2 westbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LoughboroughCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J23and J23A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696A696 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6011and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Newcastle Under LymeCongestionLocation : The A500 southbound at the junction with the A527 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A50 westbound at the junction with the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 HavershamCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A509and the A422 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A465and the junction with the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 1 June 2025. A46A46 NewarkCongestionLocation : The A46 southbound between the junctions with the A1133and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 1 June 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 16:00 and 16:15 on 1 June 2025. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A428 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 1 June 2025. A417A417 GloucesterCongestionLocation : The A417 southbound at the junction with the M5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A338and the A30 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31A31 RingwoodCongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the A338 North and the junction with the M27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the A36and the junction with the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 1 June 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 16:00 and 16:15 on 1 June 2025. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ArundelCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A284 Arundel West and the A284 Arundel East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 1 June 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 16:00 and 16:15 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 KetteringCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound between junctions J7 Kettering North and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 1 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 PontefractCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the M62and the A639 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 1 June 2025.

incident

M4M4 Port TalbotM4 : Both directions : J41 Pentyla/Baglan : Cyclic maintenance : Entry slip road closed : Exit slip road closed : Diversions in place : 02/06/25-03/06/25 1930-0000 :Description: M4 : Both directions : J41 Pentyla/Baglan : Cyclic maintenance : Entry slip road closed : Exit slip road closed : Diversions in place : 02/06/25-03/06/25 1930-0000 :, Start time: 02/06/2025 19:30 , End Date:03/06/2025 0:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 30/05/2025 15:09 A470A470 PontypriddA470 : Northbound : Pontypridd to Abercynon : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 01/06/25-03/06/25 2000-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Pontypridd to Abercynon : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 01/06/25-03/06/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 01/06/2025 20:00 , End Date:03/06/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 30/05/2025 14:53

no delay

M6M6 GarstangRoad WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J32and J33 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 June 2025 to 05:00 on 2 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. M40M40 High WycombeAccidentLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J5and J4 . 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 17:15 and 17:30 on 1 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 1 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. M3M3 EghamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:15 on 1 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 1 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M20M20 AylesfordVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . 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 16:15 and 16:30 on 1 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 1 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

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

M60M60 Ashton-under-LyneAccidentLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J22 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 1 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 1 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 16:14 pm. It's chaos out there on the roads today, folks! Drivers are facing major delays due to a burst water main causing gridlock at the junction of High Street and Main Road in the lovely town of Sutton. So, if you're heading that way, pack some patience along with your snacks.Over in the bustling town of Winchester, roadworks are giving commuters a headache on the A34 near the Southgate roundabout. It's slow-moving and bumper-to-bumper, so maybe leave a little earlier or bust out your favourite playlist to keep the road rage at bay.And in Oxford, a broken down vehicle is causing tailbacks on the A40 approaching Headington Roundabout. Looks like someone's Monday morning didn't get off to the best start!So, there you have it, folks. Remember to check your route before you head out, stay safe, and keep smiling (even if you're stuck in traffic). That's all for now, this is your trusty travel reporter signing off until next time. Stay zen out there, everyone!


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