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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 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 March 2026. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 28 March 2026. M6M6 DarlastonCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 28 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 West EndCongestionLocation : The M27 eastbound entry slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 28 March 2026. M25M25 Potters BarCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 28 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 28 March 2026. M11M11 ChingfordCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 28 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 RugbyCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 28 March 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A64A64 ScarboroughCongestionLocation : The A64 westbound between the junctions with the A1039and the A169. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 28 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A50 westbound at the junction with the A520 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 28 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A5183and the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 28 March 2026. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A465and the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 28 March 2026. A46A46 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The A46 southbound between the junctions with the A5630and the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 28 March 2026. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 March 2026. 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 March 2026.

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M5M5 AvonmouthRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J19and J20 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 28 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 28 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J5and J3A . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 March 2026 to 06:00 on 29 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M3M3 EghamAccidentLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . 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 20:00 and 20:15 on 28 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 28 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:04 pm. Well folks, it's that time again where we dive into the traffic chaos happening on our roads. Let's see what we're up against today!In Birmingham, reports of heavy congestion on the M6 southbound near junction 6 due to an accident causing delays. If you're heading that way, be sure to find an alternative route.Further up north in Manchester, the M60 anticlockwise is experiencing slow-moving traffic between junction 15 and 12. Looks like it's going to be a long journey for those commuters.Heading over to London now, the A40 in Notting Hill is seeing delays in both directions due to roadworks causing lane closures. Take it slow if you're in that area.And in Edinburgh, roadworks on the A720 causing delays for drivers heading towards the city center. Plan ahead and expect some hold-ups.Well, there you have it folks! Stay safe out there and try to keep your cool amongst the chaos. Until next time, this is your traffic reporter signing off. Drive safe!


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