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M62M62 BrighouseCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 15 May 2026. M55M55 PrestonCongestionLocation : The M55 westbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 15 May 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 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. M20M20 AshfordCongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound exit slip at junction J10A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M180M180 ScunthorpeCongestionLocation : The M180 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 15 May 2026. M1M1 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 15 May 2026. A64A64 YorkCongestionLocation : The A64 westbound exit slip to the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 15 May 2026. 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 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound entry slip from the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 15 May 2026. A50A50 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the A6and the junction with the M1 J24A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 CondoverCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound at the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 15 May 2026. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A466and the junction with the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 CoventryCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound exit slip to the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A5and the A413 Silverstone. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. A405A405 Saint AlbansCongestionLocation : The A405 southbound between the M25and the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A38 northbound between the A6and the junction with the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the M25and the junction with the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 GuildfordCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A283and the A31 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 15 May 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The junction of the A27and the A2270. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. A23A23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A23 southbound between the A264and the junction with the A272 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 15 May 2026. Cause : Emergency road repairs. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A20A20 FolkestoneCongestionLocation : The A20 eastbound exit slip to the A260 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 TynemouthCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A191 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 May 2026. A1A1 NewarkCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A40A40 LlangennyA40 : Both directions : Crickhowell : 11/05/26-18/05/26 1900-0700 :Description: A40 : Both directions : Crickhowell : 11/05/26-18/05/26 1900-0700 :, Start time: 11/05/2026 19:00 , End Date:18/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 11/05/2026 19:00

no delay

M6M6 WiganVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J27and J26 . 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 09:00 and 09:15 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M40M40 BeaconsfieldAccidentLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1Aand J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M3M3 FleetBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J4and J4A . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:45 and 10:00 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M25M25 Biggin HillBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J6and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A47A47 LowestoftRoad WorksLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1117and the A1144 north Lowestoft. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 18:53 on 9 May 2026 to 06:00 on 18 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A45A45 WellingboroughAccidentLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A509 South and the A5001 East. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared.

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

M54M54 AlbrightonAccidentLocation : The M54 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:15 and 13:30 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 9:34 am. Well, folks, it seems like the roads are quite the battleground out there today, so let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates for your evening commute.Starting off in Bristol, we've got some slow-moving traffic on the M32 heading towards the city centre around junction 2. It's best to pack your patience for that journey.In Birmingham, congestion is building up on the M6 southbound at junction 6 due to a broken-down vehicle. A bit of a bumper-to-bumper situation there, so do plan ahead if you're heading in that direction.Heading up north to Manchester, we're seeing delays on the M60 clockwise between junction 15 and 17. Looks like everyone's in a rush today, so do take it easy and drive safely.Over in London, there's a bit of a hold-up on the A4 heading towards Hammersmith due to a lane closure. Keep calm and carry on, my fellow drivers.And lastly, in Edinburgh, we've got reports of heavy traffic on the A720 around the city bypass. Looks like rush hour is living up to its name in the Scottish capital.That's all for your traffic updates for now, folks. Stay safe out there on the roads!


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