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M60M60 Trafford ParkCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 28 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 28 February 2026. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J2and J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 28 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier broken down vehicle. A500A500 Newcastle Under LymeCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34and the M6 J16. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 28 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 SwaffhamCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound between the A1075and the junction with the A1065 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 28 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 28 February 2026. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 28 February 2026. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 28 February 2026. A19A19 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1068 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 28 February 2026. A12A12 CoggeshallCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J21and J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 28 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M6M6 CoventryRoad WorksLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J4and J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M4M4 ChieveleyRoad WorksLocation : The M4 eastbound at junction J13 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 12:29 on 28 February 2026 to 06:00 on 1 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M1M1 Castle DonningtonAccidentLocation : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J24 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 28 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A66A66 KeswickRoad 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 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A63A63 BroughVehicle FireLocation : The A63 eastbound between the junctions with the A1034and the A15 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 28 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:14 pm. Time to dive into the latest traffic chaos across the country, folks. Let's see what's causing headaches on the roads today.In London, we've got heavy delays around the A4 at Chiswick Roundabout due to a broken down vehicle. So, if you're heading that way, pack some snacks and maybe a good book.Over in Manchester, watch out for slow moving traffic on the M60 near Junction 12 at Eccles Interchange. Looks like everyone's trying to do a bit of car park shuffling today.Heading up north to Leeds, there are reports of an accident on the A64 near York causing some delays. Hopefully, everyone involved is okay and traffic can start flowing smoothly again soon.Down in Birmingham, the M6 at Junction 5 is experiencing some delays due to roadworks. Oh, the joys of never-ending construction, right?That's all for now, folks. Stay safe on the roads and remember, patience is a virtue when it comes to traffic jams. Happy travels!


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