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M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 30 May 2025. M40M40 BicesterCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 30 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 06:45 and 07:00 on 30 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 RotherhamCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J31 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 30 May 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 07:30 and 07:45 on 30 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 06:45 and 07:00 on 30 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 07:30 and 07:45 on 30 May 2025. 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 07:15 and 07:30 on 30 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A465and the A466 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 30 May 2025. 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 06:45 and 07:00 on 30 May 2025. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 30 May 2025.

incident

M4M4 BassalegM4 : Westbound : J26 Malpas to J28 Tredegar Park EB Onslip : Congestion : Due to Incident : Delays possible :Description: M4 : Westbound : J26 Malpas to J28 Tredegar Park EB Onslip : Congestion : Due to Incident : Delays possible :, Start time: 30/05/2025 6:49 , Expected end time:30/05/2025 10:49, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 30/05/2025 6:49

no delay

M6M6 CarlisleResurfacingLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J43and J44 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:28 on 30 May 2025 to 20:00 on 30 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M5M5 BradfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J27 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 30 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 30 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A14A14 CambridgeBroken down vehicleLocation : The A14 westbound at junction J25 Bar Hill. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 30 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 30 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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

M2M2 RochesterRoad WorksLocation : The M2 westbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 11:29 on 28 May 2025 to 12:00 on 30 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 7:44 am. Well folks, it looks like our roads are as busy as a shopping mall on a Saturday afternoon. So, let's dive straight into the traffic updates and help you navigate your way through the chaos.In East London, there are reports of heavy delays on the A13 at the junction with the A406 North Circular Road. It seems like the traffic is moving slower than my morning coffee order.Heading up north to Manchester, the M60 is causing some headaches for drivers. There are long delays clockwise between junction 15 and junction 12 due to a broken down vehicle. Looks like someone forgot to fill up their tank!In Birmingham, the M5 is not living up to its name of being a motorway. Southbound traffic is crawling between junction 4a and junction 5. It's like a snail race out there!And last but not least, in Bristol, there are reports of an accident on the M32 northbound near junction 2. Emergency services are on the scene, but it's best to avoid the area if you can.So there you have it, folks. Drive safe, stay patient, and keep your spirits high. This is your friendly travel reporter signing off until the next traffic update. Stay safe out there!


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