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M4 : Westbound : J23A Magor to J24 Coldra : Incident : Vehicle fire :Description: M4 : Westbound : J23A Magor to J24 Coldra : Incident : Vehicle fire :, Start time: 04/07/2026 17:33 , Expected end time:04/07/2026 17:50, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/07/2026 17:33 A483
A483 : Southbound : Gresford SB Offslip : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 06/07/26-07/07/26 1900-1800 :Description: A483 : Southbound : Gresford SB Offslip : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 06/07/26-07/07/26 1900-1800 :, Start time: 06/07/2026 19:00 , End Date:07/07/2026 18:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 03/07/2026 17:58
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 18:14 pm. Well folks, it seems like the traffic chaos fairy has been sprinkling her mischief dust all over the roads once again. Let's dive right into it, shall we?First up, we have reports of heavy congestion on the M25 near junction 9 for Leatherhead. It seems like everyone and their gran decided to take a stroll on the motorway today, causing delays of up to 20 minutes.Moving on to the A38 in Derby, plan for some extra travel time as roadworks are causing slow-moving traffic in both directions. It's a classic case of hurry up and wait, folks.In Bristol, there's a broken-down vehicle causing a bit of a kerfuffle on the M32 near junction 3. Might want to pack a snack if you're planning on passing through that area.And last but not least, we have reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the A1 in Newcastle, near Gosforth Park. Emergency services are on the scene, but expect delays if you're heading in that direction.So there you have it, folks - a bit of a mixed bag on the roads today. Stay safe out there and remember, keep calm and drive on.
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