Current Incidents
congestion
M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J26and J27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 4 April 2026. Cause : Police incident. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49
CongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A465and the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 3 April 2026. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the A508 Northampton and the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 3 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
AccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared.severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M25
AccidentLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J31and J29 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 4 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 4 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A27
AccidentLocation : The A27 westbound between the A280and the junction with the A284 Arundel East. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:00 and 01:15 on 4 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 4 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A1
AccidentLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A46and the A638 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 4 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 4 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 0:04 am. Well folks, it looks like the traffic gods are up to their usual tricks today with a few hiccups on the roads. Let's dive straight into it!In Yorkshire, there are delays on the M62 eastbound at junction 26 due to a broken down vehicle. So, if you're heading towards Leeds, you might want to pack some extra snacks for the journey.Over in Essex, there's slow traffic on the A12 around junction 18 near Ingatestone. Looks like someone spilled their tea causing a bit of a jam, so approach with caution.Heading down south, the A3 in Surrey is struggling at the Milford Junction. Seems like everyone's decided to go for an afternoon drive at the same time - classic!And finally, in Scotland, there are reports of heavy traffic on the M8 near Glasgow city centre. Looks like the locals are out in full force today.Well, there you have it folks! Remember, stay safe, keep calm, and perhaps invest in a good podcast to keep you entertained while stuck in traffic. Until next time, happy travels!
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