Current Incidents
congestion
M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J31and J32 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 19 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M42
CongestionLocation : The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 19 February 2026. M27
CongestionLocation : The M27 eastbound at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 19 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J29Aand J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 19 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : 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 20:45 and 21:00 on 19 February 2026. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the A5036 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 19 February 2026. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 19 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M62
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J32Aand J32 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 19 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 19 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M5
Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J5and J4A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four 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 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A3
AccidentLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A325and the A333 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 19 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 19 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A2
ResurfacingLocation : The A2 westbound between the junctions with the A2260and the M25 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 17:29 on 19 February 2026 to 06:00 on 20 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M48
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M48 eastbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 19 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 19 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A13
Overturned VehicleLocation : The A13 westbound. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:15 and 01:30 on 20 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 20 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:24 pm. Looks like the roads are giving us a bit of a headache today, as we have some traffic updates coming in hot from the latest RSS feed. Let's dive right in!In Manchester, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M60 near junction 10. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if possible to avoid being stuck in a standstill.Over in Birmingham, there are delays on the A38(M) due to an accident near the city centre. Emergency services are on the scene, but motorists should expect delays.Heading down south to London, traffic is moving slowly on the A406 near South Woodford. It seems like everyone is out and about today, causing some gridlock in the area.And lastly, in Edinburgh, drivers should be aware of roadworks on the A720 near the city bypass. Make sure to plan your journey accordingly to avoid any unnecessary delays.Well, there you have it folks - the latest traffic updates to keep you on track for your journey. Stay safe out there and remember, keep calm and drive on!
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