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M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. M5M5 Burnham-on-SeaCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J22and J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 BreamoreCongestionLocation : The M27 westbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J2 for A2 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 4 May 2026. M11M11 HarlowCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A590A590 WindermereCongestionLocation : The A590 eastbound between the A5092and the junction with the A592 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 CondoverCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A488and the A49 South of Shrewsbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound between the junctions with the A140and the A11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 EveshamCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A44 Evesham Eastand the A44 Evesham north. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 WellingboroughCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A5001 West and the A5001 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A419A419 CirencesterCongestionLocation : The A419 northbound at the junction with the A417 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A417A417 CirencesterCongestionLocation : The A417 southbound between the junctions with the A436and the A419 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 PlymouthCongestionLocation : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A388and the A3064 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A30 East and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. A35A35 Lyme RegisCongestionLocation : The A35 eastbound between the A3052and the junction with the A3066 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 4 May 2026. A31A31 WimborneCongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A350and the A349 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. A27A27 LewesCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A23and the junction with the A277 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : The A259 eastbound between the junctions with the A27and the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 4 May 2026. A21A21 BattleCongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 4 May 2026. A2A2 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 11:15 and 11:30 on 4 May 2026. A11A11 ThetfordCongestionLocation : The A11 southbound between the junctions with the A1075and the A134 Thetford North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound entry slip from the A69 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 4 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 LlanfairfechanA55 : Eastbound : Pen-y-Clip Headland : Closed : Contraflow Via Pen Y Clip Tunnel : Width limit 3.2m : Overnight : 05/05/26-10/05/26 1930-0700 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : Pen-y-Clip Headland : Closed : Contraflow Via Pen Y Clip Tunnel : Width limit 3.2m : Overnight : 05/05/26-10/05/26 1930-0700 :, Start time: 05/05/2026 19:30 , End Date:10/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 01/05/2026 10:57 A494A494 ShotwickA494 : Eastbound : Old Aston Hill Junction Offslip closed : Onslip closed : Diversions in place : 07/05/26-08/05/26 2030-0700 :Description: A494 : Eastbound : Old Aston Hill Junction Offslip closed : Onslip closed : Diversions in place : 07/05/26-08/05/26 2030-0700 :, Start time: 07/05/2026 20:30 , End Date:08/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 03/05/2026 11:15

no delay

A63A63 HullBroken down vehicleLocation : The A63 westbound between the junctions with the A1166and the A15 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 4 May 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 11:34 am. Well folks, it's that time of day again where we dive into the chaotic world of traffic and travel updates. Let's see what's causing a stir on the roads today.Starting off in Edinburgh, we have reports of heavy congestion on the A720 at Straiton Junction, so pack your patience if you're heading that way. Over in Birmingham, there are delays on the M6 near Spaghetti Junction, adding a little extra twist to your commute. In Manchester, watch out for slow-moving traffic on the M60 at junction 12 - I know, it's not the most thrilling way to start your day, but we'll get through this together. And down in London, it seems like the traffic gods are smiling upon us as the roads are surprisingly clear. And that's a wrap for today's traffic and travel updates. Remember folks, stay safe out there and keep calm behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels.


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