Current Incidents
congestion
M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 14 April 2026. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 southbound between the M6and junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 14 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 14 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 02:15 and 02:30 on 14 April 2026.
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M60
AccidentLocation : The M60 anticlockwise at junction J25 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 14 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 14 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M4
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 14 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 14 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. A5
AccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 2:54 am. Well, it seems like the traffic gods are playing a little game of bumper cars out there today, so buckle up and hold on tight!Starting off our traffic round-up, we've got some delays on the M25 near junction 7 due to a broken down vehicle. So, if you're heading towards Gatwick Airport, brace yourself for a slower journey.Next up, in the beautiful town of Canterbury, there's some congestion around the A28 Wincheap - looks like everyone's trying to squeeze through the same tiny roundabout. Heading over to our friends in Bristol, the M5 is giving us some grief near junction 19. You might want to consider taking a detour if you're planning on cruising through that area.And finally, over in Manchester, there's a standstill on the A56 near the town centre - apparently, someone forgot to hand out the memo about rush hour traffic.So there you have it folks, the latest traffic updates to keep you in the know. Drive safe, stay sane, and remember to keep your cool behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!
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