Current Incidents
congestion
A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound exit slip to the A428 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 2 March 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 21:15 and 21:30 on 2 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M6
AccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J19and J20 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. M23
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 2 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 2 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A66
Road WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A31
ResurfacingLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the M27and the A338 North. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 23:51 on 1 March 2026 to 06:00 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M18
AccidentLocation : The M18 southbound at junction J6 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A453
AccidentLocation : The A453 northbound between the M1and the junction with the A52 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:00 and 02:15 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:24 pm. Let's dive straight into the traffic chaos brewing out there! In the town of Milton Keynes, near junction 14 on the M1, we've got reports of heavy congestion due to a broken down vehicle. Drivers, pack your patience for this one!Over in Birmingham, expect delays on the A38M Aston Expressway heading towards the city centre. Seems like everyone's trying to get to work in a hurry this morning!Heading down south to Southampton, there's a lane closure on the M27 near junction 8, so make sure to plan your journey accordingly.And for those of you in the lovely city of Edinburgh, watch out for delays on the A720 due to an earlier accident near Straiton. Take it easy out there, folks!So there you have it, your latest traffic updates to help you navigate through the morning commute. Stay safe on the roads, and remember, it's not a race out there!
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