Current Incidents
congestion
M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J27and J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 25 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J31and J32 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 25 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J25and J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 25 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 25 February 2026. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A461and the A5127 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 25 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 25 February 2026. A414
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 25 February 2026. A249
CongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the M2and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 25 February 2026.
incident
M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 MalpasDescription: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 Malpas, Start time: 25/02/2026 19:02 , Expected end time:25/02/2026 19:07, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/02/2026 19:02no delay
M61
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M61 northbound at junction J8 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 25 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M3
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 25 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one 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 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A43
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A421and the A422 Brackley South. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 25 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A38
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A38 eastbound. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 25 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 25 February 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 21:14 pm. And now, onto the world of traffic and travel. Brace yourselves, folks!In the lovely town of Reading, we've got a bit of a hold-up at the A33 junction, so be sure to avoid that area if you can. Over in Birmingham, it seems like the M6 is living up to its reputation with heavy traffic near Spaghetti Junction. Ah, the joys of rush hour!Heading down south to sunny Brighton, we've got reports of slow-moving traffic on the A27, so pack your patience if you're hitting the road there. And last but not least, in the bustling city of Manchester, we're seeing congestion around the M60 junction. Looks like everyone's eager to get home tonight!So, folks, be sure to plan your routes accordingly and maybe sneak in a podcast or two to pass the time. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember - keep calm and drive on. Cheers!
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