Traffic Update

Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 14 May 2025. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 northbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 14 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. M25M25 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 14 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 19:30 and 19:45 on 14 May 2025. A66A66 KeswickCongestionLocation : The A66 westbound between the A591 east of Keswick and the junction with the A591 north of Keswick. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 14 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 14 May 2025. A550A550 QueensferryCongestionLocation : The A550 northbound exit slip to the A494 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 14 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 westbound at the junction with the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 14 May 2025. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A508 Northampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 14 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 SilverstoneCongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A413 Silverstone and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 14 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A417A417 BirdlipCongestionLocation : The A417 northbound between the junctions with the A419and the A436 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 14 May 2025. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 14 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 MarlowCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound exit slip to the A4155 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 14 May 2025. A40A40 LeighCongestionLocation : The A40 westbound at the junction with the A417 north od Gloucester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 14 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 NewburyCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A4and the A343 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 14 May 2025. Cause : Broken down vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ClaphamCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 North and the A24 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 14 May 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 19:00 and 19:15 on 14 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 CaerleonM4 : Now clear : Westbound : J23A Magor to J26 MalpasDescription: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J23A Magor to J26 Malpas, Start time: 14/05/2025 18:10 , Expected end time:14/05/2025 18:15, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/05/2025 18:10 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 A470A470 NantgarwA470 : Northbound : Nantgarw to Upper Boat : Environmental work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 15/05/25-16/05/25 2000-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Nantgarw to Upper Boat : Environmental work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 15/05/25-16/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/05/2025 20:00 , End Date:16/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 09/05/2025 18:25

no delay

M6M6 Castle BromwichBroken down vehicleLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J5and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:15 and 20:30 on 14 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 14 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. M42M42 TamworthRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J9and J11 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 May 2025 to 06:00 on 15 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. A5A5 ToddingtonAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M1and the A5183 . 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 21:45 and 22:00 on 14 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 14 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M40M40 High WycombeAuthorityOperationLocation : The M40 northbound. Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 14 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 14 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:54 pm. And if you thought your morning commute couldn't get any worse, think again! Let's dive straight into the chaos on our roads with the latest traffic updates.In Birmingham, we're seeing heavy delays on the M6 Southbound at junction 6 due to an accident. Traffic is building up quickly, so be sure to find an alternative route if you're heading that way.Heading up north to Manchester, we've got reports of a broken down vehicle causing congestion on the M60 near junction 18. It's a bit of a headache, so make sure you pack some snacks for the journey.And in London, surprise surprise, we've got the usual gridlock on the A4 at Hogarth Roundabout. It's like a never-ending nightmare out there, folks.So folks, buckle up and brace yourselves for another action-packed day on the roads. Remember, keep calm and carry on... well, trying to get to your destination at least! Stay safe out there, and I'll be back with more updates soon.


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