Current Incidents
congestion
M4CongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 8 December 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 8 December 2024. A453CongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 8 December 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23CongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the A272and the M23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 8 December 2024.
incident
M48M48 : Both directions : J1 Aust to J2 Newhouse : Bridge closed : Due to high winds :Description: M48 : Both directions : J1 Aust to J2 Newhouse : Bridge closed : Due to high winds :, Start time: 08/12/2024 8:13 , Expected end time:08/12/2024 12:53, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/12/2024 8:13 A55A55 : Britannia Bridge : High winds : Advisory restrictions in place to motorcycles and caravans on bridge : Until further noticeDescription: A55 : Britannia Bridge : High winds : Advisory restrictions in place to motorcycles and caravans on bridge : Until further notice, Start time: 08/12/2024 8:14 , Expected end time:08/12/2024 13:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/12/2024 8:14 A487A487 : Both directions : Aberystwyth to Blaenplwyf : Incident : Fallen tree : Adverse weather conditions : Delays possible : Closed :Description: A487 : Both directions : Aberystwyth to Blaenplwyf : Incident : Fallen tree : Adverse weather conditions : Delays possible : Closed :, Start time: 08/12/2024 8:13 , Expected end time:08/12/2024 13:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/12/2024 8:13 A483A483 : Both directions : Four Crosses to Oswestry : Flooding : Closed : adverse weather conditions DelaysDescription: A483 : Both directions : Four Crosses to Oswestry : Flooding : Closed : adverse weather conditions Delays, Start time: 08/12/2024 8:14 , Expected end time:08/12/2024 13:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/12/2024 8:14 A470A470 : Both directions : Dolgellau to Mallwyd : Fallen tree : Road closed :Description: A470 : Both directions : Dolgellau to Mallwyd : Fallen tree : Road closed :, Start time: 08/12/2024 8:14 , Expected end time:08/12/2024 13:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/12/2024 8:14 A458A458 : Both directions : Llanfair Caereinion to Cyfronydd : Flooding : Road closed : Delays possible :Description: A458 : Both directions : Llanfair Caereinion to Cyfronydd : Flooding : Road closed : Delays possible :, Start time: 08/12/2024 8:14 , Expected end time:08/12/2024 13:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/12/2024 8:14 A44A44 : Both directions : Aberystwyth to Ponterwyd : Flooding : at Lovesgrove : Closed : Diversion : adverse weather conditionsDescription: A44 : Both directions : Aberystwyth to Ponterwyd : Flooding : at Lovesgrove : Closed : Diversion : adverse weather conditions, Start time: 08/12/2024 8:13 , Expected end time:08/12/2024 13:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/12/2024 8:13
no delay
M1Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J13and J12 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:45 and 10:00 on 8 December 2024. A3Broken down vehicleLocation : The A3 southbound between the junctions with the A283 Milford north and the A333 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:45 and 09:00 on 8 December 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 8 December 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A66and the A1046 . Reason : Road closed to high sided vehicles. Status : Currently Active. A14Broken down vehicleLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J24and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 8 December 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 8 December 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M20General ObstructionLocation : The M20 westbound between junctions J3and J1 . Reason : Debris on the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 8 December 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 8 December 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A449FloodingLocation : The A449 southbound between the junctions with the A5and the M54 . Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 9:14 am. Hello there! Let's dive straight into our traffic updates for today. Starting off in London, we've got heavy congestion on the M25 clock-wise at junction 10 for Wisley. It's slow moving, so make sure to plan ahead if you're heading in that direction. Heading up north to Manchester, there are delays on the M62 eastbound near junction 11 for Birchwood. Expect some added travel time if you're passing through that area. In Birmingham, there's an accident on the A38(M) Aston Expressway causing some delays for drivers. Take an alternative route if possible to avoid getting stuck in traffic. Moving over to Leeds, there are reports of a broken down vehicle on the A64 near Tadcaster. Traffic is building up, so keep an eye out for any updates on this situation. And finally, in Glasgow, there's a lane closure on the M8 westbound at junction 26. This is causing some minor delays, so drive carefully in that area. That's all for our traffic updates today. Stay safe on the roads and keep an eye on our feed for any further developments. Happy travels!
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