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Current Incidents

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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 BoltonCongestionLocation : The M61 southbound between junction J4and the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M602M602 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M602 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 CongresburyCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J20and J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 WinchesterCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J12and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Harold WoodCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J30and J29 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M18M18 DoncasterCongestionLocation : The M18 northbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. 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 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound at the junction with the A586 Hardhorn. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 July 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 roundabout between the M67and the junction with the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Newcastle Under LymeCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound exit slip to the A5271 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 July 2025. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A522and the A518 Uttoxeter North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. A5A5 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A508and the A43 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A438and the junction with the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. A47A47 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound at the junction with the A140 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 TewkesburyCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the M5and the A435 Tewkesbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 BrigstockCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A6and the A14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 SilverstoneCongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A413 Silverstone and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A419A419 CrickladeCongestionLocation : The A419 southbound between the junctions with the A417and the A361 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A417A417 BirdlipCongestionLocation : The A417 southbound between the A436and the junction with the A419 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 PlymouthCongestionLocation : The A38 eastbound between the A388and the junction with the A3064 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the A27and the junction with the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A44and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31A31 WimborneCongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A350and the A349 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 PenzanceCongestionLocation : The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A3047 Camborne Westand the A3074 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A259 Chichester East and the junction with the A285 Chichester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A260and the A256 Whitfield West . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A11A11 ThetfordCongestionLocation : The A11 southbound between the junctions with the A1075and the A134 Thetford North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 July 2025. A1A1 NewarkCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 GlaisM4 : Tua'r Dwyrain : C45 Ynysforgan i G43 Llandarsi : Tagfeydd : Oedi'n bosibl :Disgrifiad: M4 : Tuar Dwyrain : C45 Ynysforgan i G43 Llandarsi : Tagfeydd : Oedin bosibl :, Amser y digwyddiad: 18/07/2025 12:04 , Amser gorffen a ragwelir:18/07/2025 16:04, Difrifoldeb: Cymedrol, Ffynhonnell: Llywodraeth Cymru, Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf: 18/07/2025 12:04

no delay

M56M56 AltrinchamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J7and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J3Aand J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 July 2025 to 06:00 on 19 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M20M20 LeedsRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:46 on 17 July 2025 to 23:59 on 29 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M2M2 RochesterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M2 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M1M1 RugbyOverturned VehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J19and J18 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. A12A12 IpswichAccidentLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J32Band J33 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 18 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M6M6 WiganAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J27 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 12:14 pm. Well folks, it's time to dive into the world of traffic chaos. Let's see what the road gods have in store for us today.Starting off in Manchester, we've got heavy congestion at the M60 junction 10. If you're in a rush, you might want to find an alternative route there.Heading down south to London, things are looking a bit messy at the A4 near Hammersmith. Expect delays if you're heading in that direction.Over in Birmingham, there's a closure on the A38M Aston Expressway. Looks like you'll have to take a little detour if you're going that way.And last but not least, in Edinburgh, we've got reports of a minor accident on the A720 near Straiton. So make sure to drive carefully in that area.Well, that's all for now folks. Stay safe out there on the roads and let's hope the traffic gods are in our favour today. Until next time, happy travels!


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