Current Incidents
congestion
M11
CongestionLocation : The M11 northbound at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:30 and 03:45 on 19 April 2026. A47
CongestionLocation : The A47 westbound at the junction with the A1042 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 19 April 2026. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 19 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M48 : Now open : Eastbound : J2 Newhouse to J1 AustDescription: M48 : Now open : Eastbound : J2 Newhouse to J1 Aust, Start time: 19/04/2026 2:41 , Expected end time:19/04/2026 2:46, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 19/04/2026 2:41no delay
M62
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M62 eastbound entry slip at junction J26 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:15 and 04:30 on 19 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 19 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M5
Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J8and J7 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 06:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. M25
AccidentLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J5and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 19 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 19 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. A38
Vehicle FireLocation : The A38 westbound between the junctions with the A3121and the A374 Plymouth. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 19 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 19 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Road WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 from Manchester Airport. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 19 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 4:34 am. Well folks, grab your travel mugs and buckle up because we've got the latest traffic updates coming your way!Heading towards Manchester, we've got reports of heavy traffic on the M60 near Junction 12. So, you might want to leave a little earlier if you're heading in that direction.In Birmingham, there are delays on the A38(M) Aston Expressway, so you might want to consider taking an alternative route if you're in a hurry.And for our friends in London, the A4 Great West Road in Chiswick is looking pretty congested, so pack your patience and maybe a snack for the journey.On the M5 near Bristol, there's a bit of a crawl going on near Junction 18, so keep an eye out for any updates if you're travelling through that area.So there you have it, folks - stay safe, stay patient, and remember, it's not a race, it's a journey! Happy travels out there on the road, wherever it may take you.
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