Current Incidents
congestion
M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 31 May 2025. A414
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 31 May 2025.
no delay
M6
ResurfacingLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J17and J16 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 16:32 on 30 May 2025 to 06:00 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M3
AccidentLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:15 and 04:30 on 31 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M5
AccidentLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J14and J13 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M2
Road 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 06:00 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M1
AccidentLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:30 and 03:45 on 31 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:30 and 03:45 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier obstruction involving a medical emergency.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 3:44 am. Time to dive into the world of traffic chaos, my fellow adventurers! Let's see what's cooking out there on the roads today.Starting off in Liverpool, we've got a bit of a jam at the A5036 Princess Way near the Seaforth Interchange - so watch out for delays in that area. Over in Birmingham, it looks like there's some slow-moving traffic at the M6 junction 6 due to a broken down vehicle. Be sure to plan your route accordingly!Heading down to London, we've got reports of heavy traffic at the A12 near Redbridge Roundabout - so if you're in that neck of the woods, you might want to pack your patience.And last but not least, up in Edinburgh, it seems like things are moving smoothly for once! But don't get too comfortable, folks, you never know what surprises the road gods have in store.So there you have it, a little taste of the traffic madness happening out there today. Stay safe, buckle up, and may your journey be as smooth as a fresh jar of Nutella!
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