Current Incidents
congestion
M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 15 April 2025. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 southbound between the M6and junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 15 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 15 April 2025. A21
CongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the A229and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 15 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M40
Road WorksLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J2and J1A . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. M23
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 southbound between junctions J8and J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 15 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M20
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:09 on 3 April 2025 to 06:00 on 28 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A46
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A1434and the A57 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Cleared.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M6
ResurfacingLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J21Aand J23 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 11:37 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M1
ResurfacingLocation : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J33 . Reason : Road resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:26 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A303
AccidentLocation : The A303 eastbound between the A371and the junction with the A350 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 5:24 am. Alright folks, time to buckle up and brave the roads with me! Let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates from across the country.In London, we've got some heavy congestion on the M25 near Junction 11 due to an earlier accident, so make sure to pack some patience with you if you're heading that way.Heading up north to Manchester, delays are expected on the Mancunian Way due to roadworks. Avoiding the area might just save you a few extra minutes of your day.Over in Birmingham, there seems to be a bit of a standstill on the M6 near Junction 6, so perhaps consider taking a detour if you can to escape the gridlock.And finally, in Edinburgh, there are reports of a broken down vehicle causing delays on the A90 near Queensferry Crossing. Might be a good idea to check for alternative routes to avoid getting stuck in traffic.Well folks, that's it for the latest traffic and travel news. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember, it's better to arrive late than to become a traffic statistic. Happy travels!
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