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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M65M65 BlackburnCongestionLocation : The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 BrighouseCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 HorwichCongestionLocation : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M606M606 BradfordCongestionLocation : The M606 southbound at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M602M602 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M602 westbound at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 StockportCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 23 June 2026. M6M6 WarringtonCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56M56 WythenshaweCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 southbound between junctions J1and A35 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 23 June 2026. M25M25 SidcupCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 23 June 2026. M20M20 AylesfordCongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. M18M18 DoncasterCongestionLocation : The M18 southbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11M11 Theydon BoisCongestionLocation : The M11 northbound at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69A69 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the A6085and the junction with the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. A66A66 DarlingtonCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A66Mand the A167 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 23 June 2026. A64A64 YorkCongestionLocation : The A64 westbound entry slip from the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A61A61 BarnsleyCongestionLocation : The A61 northbound between the junctions with the A616and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 southbound at the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A6018 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound exit slip to the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 TamworthCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A51and the M42 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound at the junction with the A140 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound at the junction with the A5630 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the M1and the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 CoventryCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the A46 Coventry West and the junction with the A46 Coventry East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the M1and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A41A41 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The A41 eastbound between the M53and the junction with the A550 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A38 northbound between the A50and the junction with the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 clockwise. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 23 June 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 18:30 and 18:45 on 23 June 2026. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A2270and the junction with the A22 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : The A259 westbound between the junctions with the A269 Bexhill East and the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. A2A2 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the A2018and the junction with the A296 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 23 June 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 Market HarboroughCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J1 Welford. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 23 June 2026. A13A13 GraysCongestionLocation : The A13 westbound exit slip to the A1012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. A1A1 GatesheadCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A694 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 CaerleonM4 : Eastbound : M4 St Julians Viaduct : 27/04/26-30/11/26 0600 :Description: M4 : Eastbound : M4 St Julians Viaduct : 27/04/26-30/11/26 0600 :, Start time: 27/04/2026 6:00 , End Date:30/11/2026 6:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 27/04/2026 6:00 A55A55 Colwyn BayA55 : Westbound : J21 Colwyn Bay : Onslip closed : 24/06/26-25/06/26 1930-0600 :Description: A55 : Westbound : J21 Colwyn Bay : Onslip closed : 24/06/26-25/06/26 1930-0600 :, Start time: 24/06/2026 19:30 , End Date:25/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 19/06/2026 17:40 A48A48 TumbleA48 : Now clear : Westbound : Cross Hands to FoelgastellDescription: A48 : Now clear : Westbound : Cross Hands to Foelgastell, Start time: 23/06/2026 17:50 , Expected end time:23/06/2026 16:49, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/06/2026 17:50 A470A470 RhayaderA470 : Westbound : Llanidloes : Resurfacing work : Temporary traffic lights : Slow traffic : 15/06/26-17/07/26 0830-1700 :Description: A470 : Westbound : Llanidloes : Resurfacing work : Temporary traffic lights : Slow traffic : 15/06/26-17/07/26 0830-1700 :, Start time: 15/06/2026 8:30 , End Date:17/07/2026 17:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 15/06/2026 8:30 A458A458 GarthbeibioA458 : Both directions : Foel : Resurfacing work : Temporary traffic lights : Slow traffic : 15/06/26-30/07/26 0900-1800 :Description: A458 : Both directions : Foel : Resurfacing work : Temporary traffic lights : Slow traffic : 15/06/26-30/07/26 0900-1800 :, Start time: 15/06/2026 9:00 , End Date:30/07/2026 18:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 15/06/2026 9:00 A40A40 AbergavennyA40 : Eastbound : Westbound : Abergavenny Hardwick R/bout to Abergavenny : 04/03/26-25/06/26 0930-1530 : Roadworks : STOP/GO in use :Description: A40 : Eastbound : Westbound : Abergavenny Hardwick R/bout to Abergavenny : 04/03/26-25/06/26 0930-1530 : Roadworks : STOP/GO in use :, Start time: 04/03/2026 9:30 , End Date:25/06/2026 15:30, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 03/04/2026 11:10

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M5M5 ExminsterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J29 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M26M26 SevenoaksVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M26 westbound between junction J2Aand the M25 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19A19 SunderlandBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A690 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A174A174 GuisboroughBroken down vehicleLocation : The A174 westbound between the A172and the junction with the A1032 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

A52A52 Colston BassettOverturned VehicleLocation : The A52 eastbound between the junctions with the A46and the A1 . Reason : Clearing the scene of an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A419A419 SwindonRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A419 southbound entry slip from the A361 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A249A249 SheernessRoad WorksLocation : The A249 southbound between the junctions with the A2500and the A2 . Reason : Emergency bridge repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2026 to 27 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. A20A20 FolkestoneBroken down vehicleLocation : The A20 eastbound exit slip to the A260 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:30 and 19:45 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 18:34 pm. Let's dive straight into the traffic updates, shall we? Buckle up, because it's going to be a bumpy ride out there!In Crawley, there are reports of heavy delays on the M23 at Junction 9 due to a broken down vehicle. Avoid this area if you can, folks.Heading over to Leeds, there's a closure on the A58M Inner Ring Road westbound due to a serious accident at Wellington Street. Expect long delays in this area.Oh, and we can't forget about Manchester! The A56 in Sale is experiencing slowdowns northbound at the junction with Dane Road. Consider taking an alternate route to avoid sitting in traffic.I bet you're wishing you could teleport right about now, aren't you? Hang in there, everybody!And finally, in Birmingham, there's congestion on the A38(M) Aston Expressway heading out of the city. Looks like everybody is trying to make a swift exit!That's all for now, folks. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember: keep calm and drive on.


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