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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 13:30 and 13:45 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 RochdaleCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J21and J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 West BromwichCongestionLocation : The M5 southbound between the M6and junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 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 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the junctions with the A669and the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. 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 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A55A55 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A55 westbound exit slip to the A483 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter East and the A518 Uttoxeter North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 TamworthCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A51and the M42 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 WisbechCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A141and the A1101 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 Stratford On AvonCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A422and the A3400 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound entry slip from the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 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 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 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 13:15 and 13:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound entry slip from the A33 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 clockwise. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1068 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M6M6 WalsallRoad WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. M50M50 Ross On WyeRoad WorksLocation : The M50 eastbound between junctions J4and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M3M3 EghamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J2and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M27M27 SouthamptonRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M27 eastbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M25M25 Biggin HillBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J5and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:30 and 13:45 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

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

A303A303 CrawleyAccidentLocation : The A303 eastbound between the A34and the junction with the M3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 20 April 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 13:24 pm. It's bumper-to-bumper out there, folks! Let's dive straight into the traffic updates.Starting off in the bustling town of Birmingham, we have reports of heavy delays on the M6 southbound at Junction 6 due to a broken down vehicle. Make sure to plan your journey accordingly to avoid getting stuck in the gridlock.Heading over to London now, congestion is building up on the A406 North Circular Road near Wembley. It's slow moving in both directions, so it might be a good idea to find an alternative route if you're in a hurry.In Manchester, there are delays on the M60 clockwise between Junction 17 and Junction 18. Keep an eye out for any changes in traffic conditions and stay patient behind the wheel.And finally, in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, there are reports of an accident on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass eastbound at Sheriffhall Roundabout. Emergency services are on the scene, but expect some delays in the area.So there you have it, folks. Stay safe on the roads and remember, it's better to arrive late than never!


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