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Current Incidents

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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 IrlamCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J11and J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 BoltonCongestionLocation : The M61 southbound between junction J4and the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 CongresburyCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J20and J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M49M49 AvonmouthCongestionLocation : The M49 southbound between the junctions with the M4and the M5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 southbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 WinchesterCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J12and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M18M18 DoncasterCongestionLocation : The M18 northbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. M1M1 RugbyCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J19and J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A628A628 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A628 westbound between the A6024and the junction with the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 southbound between the A586 Great Eccleston and the junction with the M55 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 roundabout between the M67and the junction with the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A522and the A518 Uttoxeter North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. A5A5 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A508and the A43 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A438and the junction with the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. A47A47 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound at the junction with the A140 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 TewkesburyCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the M5and the A435 Tewkesbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 July 2025. A45A45 BrigstockCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A6and the A14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 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 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A419A419 CrickladeCongestionLocation : The A419 southbound between the junctions with the A417and the A361 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 PlymouthCongestionLocation : The A38 eastbound between the A388and the junction with the A3064 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35A35 DorchesterCongestionLocation : The A35 westbound between the A354 Puddletown and the junction with the A354 Dorchester South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound at the junction with the A44 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. 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 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A260and the A256 Whitfield West . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J16and J17 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A11A11 ThetfordCongestionLocation : The A11 southbound between the A1075and the junction with the A134 Thetford North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 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 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025.

incident

M4M4 GlaisM4 : Tua'r Dwyrain : C45 Ynysforgan i G43 Llandarsi : Tagfeydd : Oedi'n bosibl :Disgrifiad: M4 : Tuar Dwyrain : C45 Ynysforgan i G43 Llandarsi : Tagfeydd : Oedin bosibl :, Amser y digwyddiad: 18/07/2025 12:04 , Amser gorffen a ragwelir:18/07/2025 16:04, Difrifoldeb: Cymedrol, Ffynhonnell: Llywodraeth Cymru, Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf: 18/07/2025 12:04

no delay

M56M56 AltrinchamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J7and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J3Aand J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 July 2025 to 06:00 on 19 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M25M25 ChertseyAccidentLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J11and J12 . 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 13:30 and 13:45 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 18 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M20M20 LeedsRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:46 on 17 July 2025 to 23:59 on 29 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M2M2 RochesterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M2 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M602M602 EcclesAccidentLocation : The M602 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M6M6 WiganAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J27 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 12:34 pm. Its that time of the day to dive into the murky waters of traffic woes, so hold onto your seats as we navigate through the latest updates from our trusty RSS feed.In the bustling town of Crawley, we've got a bit of a bumper-to-bumper situation at junction 10 on the M23 - probably not the best spot for a spontaneous dance party. Over in Coventry, drivers are crawling along the A45 near the airport, so maybe pack a snack for that inevitable traffic jam.Heading up north to Manchester, it seems like the M60 is living up to its reputation with the usual congestion around junction 17. And let's not forget about our friends in Birmingham - the A38(M) Aston Expressway is practically an art installation with all the stationary vehicles on display.Don't worry though, it's not all doom and gloom! If youre lucky enough to be cruising along the M6 near Stoke-on-Trent, you might actually have a smooth ride for once. And for those of you in the quaint town of Ashford, the roads are surprisingly clear today. So there you have it folks, a delightful mix of chaos and calm on the roads today. Stay safe out there, and remember - keep calm and drive on!


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