A13 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the A13
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the A13:
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A13 Traffic West
RoadworksOn the A13 westbound exit slip to the M25 , minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 20 May 2013 to 12 am on 30 November 2013.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Angel Road (North Circular Road) All Directions
AccidentAngel Road (North Circular Road) (All Directions) at the junction of the Cooks Ferry Flyover - The A406 has been fully reopened eastbound with one lane reopened in the westbound carriageway. All lanes open with traffic flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Argyle Street All Directions
Other UnplannedEuston Road (Westbound) at the junction of Argyle Street - Lane one closed overnight to facilitate subway works.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Battersea Bridge Road All Directions
EmergencyBattersea Park Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Battersea Bridge Road - Lane one is closed due to an emergency gas leak Traffic flows are normal for the time of day.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Blackfriars Underpass West Bound
Broken Down VehicleBlackfriars Underpass (Westbound) - broken down vehicle removed. Vehicle removed. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Blackwall Tunnel (South Bore) South Bound
Broken Down VehicleBlackwall Tunnel (Southbound Bore) (Southbound): the broken down motorcycle in the tunnel has been removed. All congestion resulting from this broken down vehicle has cleared (although tailback remain at the present time - see separate entry).
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach All Directions
CongestionBlackwall Tunnel Northern Approach (Southbound) at the junction of East India Dock Road - Congestion due cleared. A12 Southbound traffic flows have returned to normal for the time of day.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Bread Street All Directions
Sports EventLudgate Circus (All Directions) - there is a early morning ceremonial rehearsal taking place involving full road closures from The Aldwych to Mansion House. All closures have now been lifted, residual delays are clearing from High Holborn area.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Campden Hill Road All Directions
AccidentNotting Hill Gate (Westbound) at the junction of Campden Hill Road. Road closure following a collision. Notting Hill Gate westbound has reopened following the earlier road trafic collision. Traffic is flowing well in the area.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Clapton Common All Directions
CongestionStamford Hill (All Directions) at the junction of Clapton Common - Traffic signals are out of order. Traffic flows have returned to normal.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Cock Lane Traffic All Directions
Other UnplannedGiltspur Street (All Directions) closed to facilitate an event. No restrictions in place.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Crestfield Street Traffic All Directions
Other UnplannedEuston Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Crestfield Street - Lane one closed overnight outside Kings Cross station to facilitate pavement works.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Crown Lane Traffic All Directions
AccidentBromley Common (Southbound) at the junction of Crown Lane - There is a collision at this location. The southbound carriageway is blocked due a collision. Police are directing traffic. Expect delays
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Edgware Road All Directions
Broken Down VehiclePraed Street (northbound) at the junction of Edgware Road - A broken down van is blocking the middle lane. Vehicle has been recovered.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Factory Road All Directions
Other UnplannedAlbert Road junction with Saville Road (All Directions): There is a reported building fire at this location. All restrictions have now been lifted. There are no reports of congestion in the area.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Gliddon Road Traffic All Directions
AccidentTalgarth Road (Westbound) between Gliddon Road North End Road - Lane one is blocked following a collision. Traffic is slow moving on approach, expect delays.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Goldhurst Terrace All Directions
CongestionFinchley Road junction with Goldhurst Terrace (All Directions). The Traffic lights at this junction are now working. The Traffic lights at this junction are now working.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Greenwich South Street All Directions
AccidentGreenwich High Road (Westbound) at the junction of Greenwich South Street - now clear. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Grove End Road All Directions
CongestionWellington Road (Northbound) at the junction of Grove End Road - The traffic signals have been damaged. Police are partially blocking the junction for safety reasons. No restrictions in place.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Harrington Square All Directions
Other UnplannedHampstead Road junction with Harrington Square (Southbound): There is a low defective road sign at this location. The sign has now been made safe.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Heathcroft Gardens Traffic All Directions
Broken Down VehicleSouthend Road (North Circular Road) at the junction of Wadham Road - All lanes are now open. All lanes are now open. Traffic is flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Jardine Road All Directions
Broken Down VehicleRotherhithe Tunnel (Northbound) there is a broken down vehicle paritally blocking the road. Approach with care. The tunnel has been opened in both directions. Traffic is light and flowing well in the area.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Johnson Road All Directions
AccidentBromley Common (Southbound) at the junction of Johnson Road - Road now reopened. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Kennington Oval All Directions
AccidentHarleyford Road junction with Kennington Oval (Northbound) There is a collision at this location. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Larkbere Road All Directions
AccidentSydenham Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Larkbere Road - Reports of an accident at this location. Traffic is flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Leathwell Road All Directions
Other UnplannedThurston Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Leathwell Road - The road will be closed overnight to facilitate bridge maintenance works.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Limehouse Link Traffic All Directions
Broken Down VehicleLimehouse Link Tunnel (Westbound) Lane one is blocked by a broken down vehicle. The vehicle has now been removed - all lanes are open.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Limehouse Link Tunnel East Bound
Broken Down VehicleLimehouse Link Tunnel (Eastbound) - lane one blocked due to broken down car. Vehicle has now been recovered. All lanes now reopen. Traffic flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Lingham Street Traffic All Directions
AccidentClapham Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Lingham Street- there is a collision at this location. Road reopened - accident cleared
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Long Road All Directions
AccidentClapham Common North Side (Eastbound) at the junction of Long Road . Road reopened and traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic M2 East J3
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn the M2 eastbound between junctions J3 (Maidstone) and J4 (Gillingham), there are currently delays of 10 mins due to an accident closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 9:15 pm.
Reported: 21/05/2013 20:20:01Traffic M2
Traffic Macbean Street All Directions
Other UnplannedBeresford Street (Both Directions) at the junction of Macbean Street - One lane closed to facilitate the creation of a new road junction for a hotel complex. Lane one (of two) closure in place. Traffic is moving well on approach.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Maplestead Road Traffic All Directions
AccidentA13 Ripple Road (Eastbound) just after the entry slip from Lodge Avenue - All lanes reopened following a collision. Traffic flows are normal for the time of day.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Marylebone Flyover Traffic All Directions
Broken Down VehicleMarylebone Road (Eastbound) lane one closed due to a broken down van. Vehicle has been recovered.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Nine Elms Lane East Bound
Other UnplannedNine Elms Lane (Eastbound) at the junction of St George's Wharf - Lane one closed to facilitate the removal of hoarding.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic North Circular Road All Directions
CongestionBowes Road (North Circular Road) (All Directions) - The traffic signals are not operating under central computer control at this junction. Traffic signals at this location are now on and working.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Palace Street All Directions
Other UnplannedBuckingham Palace Road (All Directions) at the junction of Buckingham Gate - Temporary traffic signals in operation to facilitate road works. The temporary traffic lights have been removed and traffic flows have returned to normal.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Park Crescent All Directions
CongestionMarylebone Road (All Directions) at the junction of Park Crescent the traffic signals are not working correctly. Traffic is flowing normally for the time of day.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Park Row All Directions
Broken Down VehicleTrafalgar Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Park Row - Lane blocked due to a broken down tanker The broken down has now been removed and all lanes are open. Traffic is flowing well
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Peninsular Park Road Traffic All Directions
Other UnplannedBugsby's Way (Both Directions) at the junction of Peninsular Park Road - lane closure to enable Network Rail to carry out bridge repainting programme.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Piccadilly Traffic All Directions
CongestionPark Lane (Southbound) at the junction of Hyde Park Corner - Congestion on approach. Congestion has cleared.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Prince Of Wales Road All Directions
CongestionShooters Hill Road (All Directions) The traffic lights at the junction are now working. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Purley Downs Road Traffic All Directions
AccidentSanderstead Hill (Both Directions) at the junction of Sundown Avenue - Possible lane closures because of a collision. The road has reopened.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Rainham Road South All Directions
CongestionRainham Road North junction with Oxlow Lane (All Directions): The traffic lights are not working at this location. The signals have now been repaired.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Ripple Road Traffic East Bound
Broken Down VehicleRipple Road (Eastbound) - Lane three (of three) blocked due to a broken down vehicle. The accident has been cleared and lane three has been reopened to traffic. Traffic flows are returning to normal for the time of day.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Rotherhithe Tunnel All Directions
Broken Down VehicleRotherhithe Tunnel (All Directions) - Tunnel has fully re-opened. Traffic flows are returning to normal for time of day. Tunnel has fully re-opened. Traffic flows are returning to normal for time of day.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Ryecotes Mead Traffic All Directions
AccidentDulwich Common (Both Directions) at the junction of Ryecotes Mead - All lanes are now open. All lanes are now open. Traffic is flowing well in the area.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Shaftesbury Avenue All Directions
CongestionHigh Holborn (All Directions) at the junction of Endell Street - The traffic lights are not working. Signals have been restored.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Station Parade All Directions
AccidentSouthgate Circus junction with Chase Side(All Directions) There is a collision at this location. Traffic is flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Stoke Newington Church Street All Directions
CongestionStoke Newington High Street (Both Directions) at the junction of Stoke Newington Church Street. Traffic lights are working. Traffic signals are on and working. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Stratheden Road All Directions
CongestionSFM Asset: 06/000001Shooters Hill Road (All Directions) at the junction of Prince Of Wales Road - The traffic lights are not working The traffic lights are not working at this junction, approach with care
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04The Roundway Traffic All Directions
AccidentLordship Lane (All Directions) at the junction of The Roundway - Collision - Lordship Lane is blocked eastbound -Slow moving traffic on approach All roads have reopened. Traffic is flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Threadneedle Street East Bound
ObstructionThreadneedle Street (Eastbound) at the junction of Bishopsgate - A parked lorry is causing an obstruction. Broken down vehicle has been moved. Traffic flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Upper Richmond Road Traffic All Directions
Broken Down VehicleWest Hill (Westbound) at the junction of Upper Richmond Road - Lane two blocked due to broken down van. The broken down van has been recovered and traffic flows ahve returned to normal.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Viking Gardens All Directions
Broken Down VehicleNewham Way (Eastbound) at the junction of Noel Road - All lanes now open. All lanes now open.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Walthamstow Avenue (North Circular Road) East Bound
AccidentWalthamstow Avenue (North Circular Road) (Eastbound) On approach to the Crooked Billet Roundabout. Partial restriction of the off slip towards the roundabout due to an accident. The collision has been cleared. All lanes are open.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic West Hill All Directions
EmergencyWest Hill (westbound) between Keswick Road and Portinscale Road. Partial lane one restriction. All lanes have reopened on West Hill -Works are complete - Traffic flows have returned to normal
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Westbury Road Traffic All Directions
Other UnplannedRomford Road (Both Directions) between Upton Lane and Green Street - Romford Road has reopened in both directions Romford Road has reopened in both directions, and vehicles that remain parked at the scene are not causing an obstruction. Traffic is flowing normally.
Reported: 21/05/2013 21:10:04Traffic Conditions by SMS
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Local Petrol Stations

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- ViewCollege Service Station (1.4mi away)
Grays 01375 374308 - ViewChaffords Service Station (1.8mi away)
Grays 01375 392212 - ViewMurco Petroleum Ltd (2mi away)
Grays 01375 375188 - ViewOak Green Service Station (2.1mi away)
South Ockendon 01708 856111 - ViewBP Connect (Orsett South) (2.2mi away)
Grays 01375 654860
Regional Weather Forecast
Tomorrow's weather (Wednesday) in Dartford will be light rain showers with a maximum daytime temperature of 58°f and a nighttime temperature of 46°f (15°c/8°c). Wind will be coming in from the N, reaching 12mph. On Thursday it'll be light rain showers , with 11 miles per hour wind from the NW. Daytime temperatures will reach 63°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 37°f (17°c/3°c).
Wind from the NNW will reach mph in Dartford on Friday), with light rain showers in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 52°f, and 38°f overnight (11°c/3°c). Saturday's weather will be light rain showers in Dartford, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 54°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 41°f (12°c/5°c).
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22 MAY![]() MAX 58° (15°c) MIN 46° (8°c) WIND 12mph (N) | 23 MAY![]() MAX 63° (17°c) MIN 37° (3°c) WIND 11mph (NW) | 24 MAY![]() MAX 52° (11°c) MIN 38° (3°c) WIND 14mph (NNW) | 25 MAY![]() MAX 54° (12°c) MIN 41° (5°c) WIND 23mph (N) |
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| 100.0 FM | Kiss 100 FM (Croydon) www.kiss100.com/ |
| 100.6 FM | Classic FM (London) www.classicfm.co.uk/ |
| 100.9 FM | Classic FM (Wrotham) www.classicfm.co.uk/ |
| 101.6 FM | West Kent's KM FM (Sevenoaks) www.kmfm.co.uk/ |
| 101.7 FM | Ten 17 (Harlow) www.ten17.co.uk/ |
| 102.2 FM | Smooth FM (London) www.smoothradio.co.uk/ |
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- ViewGrays Police (1.9mi away)
Brooke Road 01375 392424 - ViewPort Of Tilbury Police (3.3mi away)
Tilbury 01375 846781 - ViewKent Police (6.8mi away)
Instone Road 01474 331055 - ViewMetropolitan Police Service (7.7mi away)
Dagenham 020 89841212 - ViewMetropolitan Police Service (8.3mi away)
Romford 01708 751212
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- ViewD J Truck Repairs Ltd (1.9mi away)
Askew Farm Lane 0870-240 6630 - ViewSwift Recovery Service (2.3mi away)
South Ockendon 01708 851774 - ViewI & D Recovery Services (3.5mi away)
Hume Avenue 01375 400999 - ViewAlbert Road Recovery (4.6mi away)
Aveley 01708 867928 - ViewMr Beta Garage Services (4.9mi away)
Trafalgar Road 01474 568971
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewDANEHOLES MOT CENTRE (1.2mi away)
Grays 01375373052 - ViewGRAYS MOTORCYCLES CENTRE LIMITED (1.4mi away)
Grays 01375370066 - ViewSAMS MOTORS (1.4mi away)
Grays 01375378044 - ViewGRAYS HONDA (1.8mi away)
Grays 01375375333 - ViewR T RATE LTD (1.8mi away)
Grays 01375391234
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