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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 6 May 2026. M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J29 to roundabout. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 6 May 2026. M42M42 TamworthCongestionLocation : The M42 southbound at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. M4M4 BracknellCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J10and J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 6 May 2026. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 6 May 2026. M1M1 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J24and J23A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696A696 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A55A55 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A55 eastbound exit slip to the A483 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 6 May 2026. A52A52 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the junctions with the A6464and the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the M1and the A453 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 TamworthCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the A444and the junction with the M42 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A610and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 6 May 2026. 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 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the A33 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 6 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 11:00 and 11:15 on 6 May 2026. A27A27 LewesCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A23and the A277 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 6 May 2026. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : The A259 eastbound between the junctions with the A27and the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 6 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 10:45 and 11:00 on 6 May 2026. A12A12 ColchesterCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J29and J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 6 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.

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M6M6 Newton-le-WillowsAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J22 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45 on 6 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 6 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M5M5 AlvestonBroken down vehicleLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J16and J17 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M3M3 CrawleySpillageLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 6 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 6 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A42A42 Castle DonningtonBroken down vehicleLocation : The junction of the A42and the M1 J23A . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 6 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 6 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A419A419 CrickladeBroken down vehicleLocation : The A419 southbound. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 6 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 6 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A20A20 FolkestoneRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A20 eastbound between the A260and the junction with the A256 Dover West. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:24 am. In travel news, it looks like we've got a bit of a traffic tangle on the M25 near junction 10 for Wisley. Delays are being reported due to a broken down vehicle, so best to find an alternative route if you can.Heading over to the A1 in Hertfordshire, there are some slow-moving queues near the Baldock Services roundabout. Seems like everyone is out and about today causing a bit of a hold-up.Oh, and for those travelling through Birmingham, there are reports of heavy congestion on the A38(M) Aston Expressway heading towards the city centre. Looks like it's going to be a slow journey for those commuters.And lastly, for those in Manchester, watch out for delays on the M60 near junction 17 for Prestwich. An accident has led to lane closures and traffic build-up in the area.So, if you're hitting the roads today, make sure to plan your journey accordingly and stay safe out there. That's all for your traffic update for now. Stay tuned for more travel news coming your way.


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