Current Incidents
congestion
CongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the M1and the A508 Northampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 7 December 2025.no delay
M5
Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J4Aand J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 7 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M42
Road WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 7 December 2025 to 06:00 on 8 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. A66
Road WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 24 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M6
ResurfacingLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:46 on 7 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M48
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M48 westbound at junction J1 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M25
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J10and J9 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 7 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 7 December 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 2:54 am. And now, time for the latest traffic and travel updates to make your commute a little less chaotic today!Starting off in the bustling town of Reading, we've got some delays on the A33 at the junction with the M4. So, buckle up and pack some extra snacks for the journey, folks!Heading over to Oxford, there's a bit of a jam on the A420 near the Botley Interchange. Looks like someone's put the brakes on our smooth sailing today.In the city of Bristol, watch out for slow-moving traffic on the A38 near the Bedminster Roundabout. Don't honk your horn too loud, or you might startle the locals!And finally, let's not forget about our friends in Manchester. The M60 is experiencing some delays near Junction 10. Patience is key, my fellow travellers!So, there you have it - your top traffic updates to get you through the day. Stay safe out there on the roads, and happy travels!
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