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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the A405:
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Traffic A1 J23
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayAt the junction of the A1 and the M25 J23, expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing two lanes, between 10 pm and 5:30 am, from 17 May 2013 to 24 May 2013.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Traffic A1
A1(M) North J1-J3
No DelayOn the A1(M) northbound between junctions J1 and J3, minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs closing one lane, from 10 pm on 20 May 2013 to 5 am on 21 May 2013.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:04Traffic A1(M)
Angel 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 04:50:05Traffic Argyle 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 04:50:05Battersea 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 04:50:05Blackfriars Underpass West Bound
Broken Down VehicleBlackfriars Underpass (Westbound) - broken down vehicle removed. Vehicle removed. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Traffic Blackwall 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 04:50:05Traffic Blackwall 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 04:50:05Bread 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 04:50:05Burlington Road Roundabout All Directions
Other UnplannedBurlington Road between High Street and Malden Way (Kingston By Pass) - road is closed due to a fire. Traffic is flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Campden Hill Road Traffic 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 04:50:05Traffic Clapton 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 04:50:05Cock Lane All Directions
Other UnplannedGiltspur Street (All Directions) closed to facilitate an event. No restrictions in place.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Traffic Cool Oak Lane All Directions
AccidentEdgware Road West Hendon Broadway junction with Cool Oak Lane (All Directions). There is a reported collision at this location. All lanes are open.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Crestfield 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 04:50:05Cumberland Road All Directions
AccidentAll lanes reopened. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Edgware Road Traffic 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 04:50:05Traffic 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 04:50:05Fairmead All Directions
EmergencyTolworth Rise North (Northbound) - Lane restriction on on-slip to northbound A3 at the junction of Fairmead due to emergency gas works. Restrictions have been removed. All lanes open.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Gliddon Road 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 04:50:05Goldhurst Terrace Traffic 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 04:50:05Traffic 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 04:50:05Traffic Grotto Road All Directions
AccidentCross Deep (All Directions) junction with Grotto Road. All closures have been removed - Traffic flows have returned to normal in the area
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Traffic 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 04:50:05Harrington Square Traffic 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 04:50:05Traffic Heathcroft Gardens 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 04:50:05Jardine Road Traffic 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 04:50:05Traffic Kennington 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 04:50:05Larkbere Road Traffic 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 04:50:05Leathwell Road Traffic 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 04:50:05Limehouse 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 04:50:05Limehouse 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 04:50:05Lingham Street 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 04:50:05Traffic 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 04:50:05Macbean 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 04:50:05Maplestead Road 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 04:50:05Traffic Marylebone Flyover All Directions
Broken Down VehicleMarylebone Road (Eastbound) lane one closed due to a broken down van. Vehicle has been recovered.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Nine Elms Lane Traffic 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 04:50:05Traffic 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 04:50:05North Hyde Road All Directions
AccidentThe Parkway (Northbound) at the junction of North Hyde Road - Road is now fully open. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Traffic Nurse Close All Directions
CongestionWatling Avenue (All Directions) at the junction of Orange Hill Road . Traffic signals have been restored. Traffic signals have been restored.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Palace Street Traffic 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 04:50:05Park 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 04:50:05Traffic Park 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 04:50:05Peninsular Park Road 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 04:50:05Piccadilly All Directions
CongestionPark Lane (Southbound) at the junction of Hyde Park Corner - Congestion on approach. Congestion has cleared.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Power Road Traffic All Directions
AccidentGunnersbury Avenue (North Circular Road) (Southbound) at the junction of Power Road - Collision vehicles have now been cleared. Traffic flowing well in the area.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Preston Road Traffic All Directions
AccidentForty Avenue (All Directions) at the junction of Preston Road. Lane restrictions in place due to a collision. The road has reopened.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Prince Of Wales Road Traffic All Directions
CongestionShooters Hill Road (All Directions) The traffic lights at the junction are now working. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Ripple Road 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 04:50:05Traffic Rotherhithe 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 04:50:05Ryecotes Mead 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 04:50:05Shaftesbury Avenue Traffic 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 04:50:05Station 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 04:50:05Traffic Stoke 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 04:50:05Stratheden Road Traffic 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 04:50:05The 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 04:50:05Threadneedle 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 04:50:05Tolworth Roundabout All Directions
Broken Down VehicleOn Tolworth Broadway (Southbound) at the junction with A3 Tolworth Roundabout, there is a broken down vehicle blocking lane two of three). Approach with caution. All lanes have reopened. Traffic is flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Upper Richmond Road 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 04:50:05Viking 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 04:50:05Traffic 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 04:50:05Wendover Road Traffic All Directions
CongestionHigh Street Harlesden (All Directions) at the junction of Wendover Road - Faulty traffic signals The traffic signals have been repaired.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05West 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 04:50:05Westbury 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 04:50:05Traffic Western Avenue East Bound
Broken Down VehicleWestern Avenue (Eastbound) near the junction of Victoria Road lane one blocked by a broken down van. Vehicle has been recovered. Traffis is flowing well.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Traffic Western Avenue All Directions
Broken Down VehicleSwakeleys Roundabout - There is a broken down car on the eastbound on slip road to the A40. All lanes are open.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Western Avenue Traffic All Directions
AccidentWestern Avenue (Eastbound) near the junction with Alperton Lane - Collision - Lane one reopened. Traffic is flowing well for the time of day.
Reported: 21/05/2013 04:50:05Traffic Conditions by SMS
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- ViewClassic Service Station (0.6mi away)
St. Albans 01923 680024 - ViewState Oil (0.6mi away)
St. Albans 01923 680681 - ViewShell (UK) Ltd (1.4mi away)
St. Albans 01727 819900 - ViewDome Service Station (1.7mi away)
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Regional Weather Forecast
Tomorrow's weather (Wednesday) in St. Albans will be cloudy with light rain with a maximum daytime temperature of 57°f and a nighttime temperature of 47°f (14°c/9°c). Wind will be coming in from the N, reaching 11mph. On Thursday it'll be light rain showers , with 11 miles per hour wind from the NNW. Daytime temperatures will reach 60°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 38°f (16°c/3°c).
Wind from the NW will reach mph in St. Albans on Friday), with sunny intervals 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 cloudy with light rain in St. Albans, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 49°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 37°f (9°c/3°c).
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22 MAY![]() MAX 57° (14°c) MIN 47° (9°c) WIND 11mph (N) | 23 MAY![]() MAX 60° (16°c) MIN 38° (3°c) WIND 11mph (NNW) | 24 MAY![]() MAX 52° (11°c) MIN 38° (3°c) WIND 17mph (NW) | 25 MAY![]() MAX 49° (9°c) MIN 37° (3°c) WIND 15mph (NE) |
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| 100.0 FM | Kiss 100 FM (Croydon) www.kiss100.com/ |
| 100.6 FM | Classic FM (London) www.classicfm.co.uk/ |
| 101.6 FM | Asian Star Radio (Slough) www.asianstar1016.co.uk/ |
| 101.7 FM | Ten 17 (Harlow) www.ten17.co.uk/ |
| 102.2 FM | Smooth FM (London) www.smoothradio.co.uk/ |
| 102.8 FM | Diverse FM (Luton) www.diversefm.com/ |
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- ViewHertfordshire Constabulary (1.5mi away)
Watford 0845-330 0222 - ViewNorth Watford Police Station (1.5mi away)
Watford 01923 893000 - ViewHertfordshire Constabulary (3.1mi away)
Watford 0845-330 0222 - ViewWatford Police Station (3.1mi away)
Watford 01923 472000 - ViewHertfordshire Constabulary (3.8mi away)
Victoria Street 0845-330 0222
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewA R Recovery (1.8mi away)
Watford 01923 446905 - ViewAbbey Motors (Hemel Hempstead) Ltd (4.8mi away)
Hemel Hempstead Industrial Est 01442 232522 - ViewChequers (5mi away)
St. Albans 01727 811554 - ViewConnoisseur Recovery (5.3mi away)
Olds Approach 01923 770900 - ViewLaser Van Rentals (5.3mi away)
Olds Approach 01923 774150
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewSWIFT SERVICES (1.4mi away)
Abbots Langley 01923260429 - ViewABBOTS GARAGE (1.5mi away)
Abbots Langley 01923260500 - ViewLONGHOUSE SERVICE STATION (1.6mi away)
Bedmond 01923267477 - ViewALTERSTART (1.7mi away)
Watford 01923661844 - ViewSCOTTHALL WATFORD (1.9mi away)
Watford 01923478181
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