Current Incidents
congestion
M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. M23
CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 southbound exit slip to the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. A43
CongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A421and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : 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 19:45 and 20:00 on 11 April 2026. A249
CongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M6
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J17 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 11 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J39 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 11 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A5
AccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A34
AccidentLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A303and the A343 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:00 and 23:15 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 11 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M48
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M48 westbound at junction J1 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A303
AccidentLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A342and the A338 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 11 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 19:54 pm. And now, let's dive straight into the latest traffic and travel updates. In Newcastle, there are reports of heavy congestion on the A1(M) due to an earlier accident near Junction 64. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if possible.Heading down south to Birmingham, traffic is building up on the M6 near Junction 6, causing delays for drivers. Take caution and allow extra time for your journey.Over in London, there are delays on the A406 North Circular Road both ways at Henlys Corner, causing frustration for commuters. Keep an eye out for diversions in place.In Manchester, expect delays on the M60 clockwise near Junction 14, with slow-moving traffic due to an earlier breakdown. Patience is key in this situation.Lastly, in Bristol, there are reports of an overturned vehicle on the M32 causing delays for motorists. Emergency services are on the scene, so please approach with caution.And that's a wrap for the latest traffic and travel updates. Stay safe on the roads and remember, patience is a virtue in these sticky situations. Until next time, happy travels!
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