Traffic Update

Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M6M6 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56M56 DaresburyCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 15 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 16 May 2025. M1M1 DunstableCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J11and J11A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 15 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A590A590 Barrow In FurnessCongestionLocation : The A590 eastbound between the A595and the junction with the A5087 west of Ulverston. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the A4012and the junction with the A4146 Bletchley South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 15 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 HolyheadA55 : Eastbound : J2 Ty Mawr : offslip closed : Local diversions in place 08/03/25-27/06/25 2000-0600 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : J2 Ty Mawr : offslip closed : Local diversions in place 08/03/25-27/06/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 08/03/2025 20:00 , End Date:27/06/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 07/04/2025 12:21 A483A483 HalfwayA483 : Both directions : Cynghordy : Lane closed : Temporary traffic lights : Cyclic maintenance : 30/09/24-20/05/25 24 Hrs :Description: A483 : Both directions : Cynghordy : Lane closed : Temporary traffic lights : Cyclic maintenance : 30/09/24-20/05/25 24 Hrs :, Start time: 30/09/2024 0:00 , End Date:20/05/2025 0:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 30/09/2024 0:00 A470A470 Yspytty EvanA470 : Both directions : Betws-y-Coed to Llanrwst : 28/04/25-30/06/25 0000 : Improvement work : Temporary traffic lights : Slow traffic :Description: A470 : Both directions : Betws-y-Coed to Llanrwst : 28/04/25-30/06/25 0000 : Improvement work : Temporary traffic lights : Slow traffic :, Start time: 28/04/2025 0:00 , End Date:30/06/2025 0:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 28/04/2025 0:00 A465A465 YstradfellteA465 : Eastbound : Glynneath to Hirwaun : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/03/25-20/05/25 2000-0600 :Description: A465 : Eastbound : Glynneath to Hirwaun : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/03/25-20/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/03/2025 20:00 , End Date:20/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 22/04/2025 12:17 A40A40 WallisA40 : Both directions : Wolf's Castle to Letterston : Improvement work : 1 lane closed : STOP/GO in use : Delays possible : 17/03/25-04/06/25 0800-1700 :Description: A40 : Both directions : Wolfs Castle to Letterston : Improvement work : 1 lane closed : STOP/GO in use : Delays possible : 17/03/25-04/06/25 0800-1700 :, Start time: 17/03/2025 8:00 , End Date:04/06/2025 17:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 17/03/2025 8:00

no delay

M32M32 BristolAnimals On RoadLocation : The M32 northbound between junction J1and the M4 . Reason : Animals in the road. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 16 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M23M23 CrawleyResurfacingLocation : 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. A1A1 EyemouthOverturned 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 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 : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M25M25 UxbridgeResurfacingLocation : 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. A11A11 ThetfordSpillageLocation : 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 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 : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 0:04 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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