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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 9 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 10:45 and 11:00 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 WalsallCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 9 May 2026. M26M26 SevenoaksCongestionLocation : The M26 westbound between junction J2Aand the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 9 May 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Saint AlbansCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J21A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 9 May 2026. M20M20 SidcupCongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 9 May 2026. M1M1 WatfordCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 9 May 2026. 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 11:00 and 11:15 on 9 May 2026. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 eastbound at the junction with the A1165 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 9 May 2026. A628A628 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A628 westbound between the A6024and the junction with the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the junctions with the A6018and the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound entry slip from the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 9 May 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 11:15 and 11:30 on 9 May 2026. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A465and the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 KenilworthCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound exit slip to the A452 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 10:30 and 10:45 on 9 May 2026. A428A428 KingstonCongestionLocation : The A428 westbound between the junctions with the M11and the A1198 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 BodminCongestionLocation : The A38 westbound between the A390 Liskeard West and the junction with the A30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 9 May 2026. A31A31 RingwoodCongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the M27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 9 May 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 10:30 and 10:45 on 9 May 2026. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound at the junction with the A2270 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 BattleCongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 9 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1068 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 9 May 2026. A120A120 CoggeshallCongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 9 May 2026. A1A1 NewarkCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 9 May 2026.

incident

M4M4 NewportM4 : Eastbound : J26 Malpas : Onslip closed : 11/05/26-15/05/26 2000-0600 :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J26 Malpas : Onslip closed : 11/05/26-15/05/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/05/2026 20:00 , End Date:15/05/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 08/05/2026 10:59 A55A55 LlanfairfechanA55 : Eastbound : Pen-y-Clip Headland : Closed : Contraflow Via Pen Y Clip Tunnel : Width limit 3.2m : Overnight : 05/05/26-10/05/26 1930-0700 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : Pen-y-Clip Headland : Closed : Contraflow Via Pen Y Clip Tunnel : Width limit 3.2m : Overnight : 05/05/26-10/05/26 1930-0700 :, Start time: 05/05/2026 19:30 , End Date:10/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 05/05/2026 19:30 A470A470 NantgarwA470 : Northbound : Upper Boat : Onslip closed : 12/05/26-13/05/26 1930-0500 : Diversions in place :Description: A470 : Northbound : Upper Boat : Onslip closed : 12/05/26-13/05/26 1930-0500 : Diversions in place :, Start time: 12/05/2026 19:30 , End Date:13/05/2026 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 08/05/2026 10:56 A465A465 NeathA465 : Southbound : Aberdulais : Offslip closed : Onslip closed : 14/05/26-15/05/26 1900-0000 : Diversions in place :Description: A465 : Southbound : Aberdulais : Offslip closed : Onslip closed : 14/05/26-15/05/26 1900-0000 : Diversions in place :, Start time: 14/05/2026 19:00 , End Date:15/05/2026 0:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 08/05/2026 10:53

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M42M42 TamworthRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 May 2026 to 06:00 on 10 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M3M3 EghamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J2and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 9 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 9 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:34 am. Well folks, time to buckle up and brace yourselves for the latest traffic update in the local area. Let's dive straight in, shall we?In Sheffield, we've got reports of heavy congestion at the M1 junction 35 due to an accident, so you might want to consider an alternative route if you're heading that way.Over in Birmingham, there's a lane closure on the A38(M) Aston Expressway causing some delays, so be prepared for some slow-moving traffic in that area.Heading up north to Manchester, we're seeing some traffic building up around the M60 junction 16 at Pendlebury, so be sure to factor in some extra time if you're planning on passing through there.And lastly, for those in London, we've got reports of delays on the A406 North Circular Road near Ilford due to roadworks, so be sure to plan your journey accordingly to avoid any unnecessary hold-ups.Well, there you have it folks, stay safe on the roads and keep your cool in the traffic. Until next time, this is your travel reporter signing off.


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