Current Incidents
congestion
A52
CongestionLocation : The A52 westbound exit slip to the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 16 May 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 05:30 and 05:45 on 16 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M40
Road WorksLocation : The M40 northbound between junction J15and the M42 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 May 2026 to 06:00 on 17 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. A47
Road 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.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 6:05 am. It's a jungle out there on the roads, folks! Let's dive straight into the traffic chaos across our beloved country.Starting off in London, we've got heavy delays on the M25 clockwise at junction 10 for Wisley. So, if you're heading that way, be prepared for a bit of a slow crawl.Moving on up north to Manchester, there's a lane closure on the M60 anti-clockwise at junction 12 for Eccles Interchange. Avoid this area if you want to keep your sanity intact.Now, let's swing over to Birmingham where there's a broken down vehicle causing trouble on the M6 southbound at junction 5 for Castle Bromwich. Make sure to give yourself some extra time if you're travelling in that direction.And last but not least, in Edinburgh, we've got roadworks causing delays on the A720 at Dreghorn. Take a deep breath, stay patient, and you'll get through it.That's all for now, folks. Stay safe, stay calm, and most importantly, stay tuned for more traffic updates. Happy travels!
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