Current Incidents
congestion
M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J7and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 22 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 22 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 22 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 22 June 2026. A616
CongestionLocation : The A616 westbound between the junctions with the M1and the A61 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 22 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A308and the A315 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 22 June 2026. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 westbound at the junction with the A3023 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 22 June 2026. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J1 Welford and J2 Kelmarsh. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 22 June 2026. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
A45
Vehicle FireLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A5076 Northampton East and the A509 North. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 22 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 22 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A31
Vehicle ObstructionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the M27and the A338 North. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Abandoned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 22 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 22 June 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. A1
AccidentLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A697and the A1068 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:30 and 01:45 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:30 and 01:45 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 22:34 pm. Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag out there on the roads today, folks! Let's dive straight into the chaos, shall we?In Kent, we've got reports of heavy traffic on the M25 between junctions 5 and 6, causing delays for drivers heading towards Sevenoaks. Meanwhile, in London, congestion is building up on the A4 heading towards Hammersmith, with delays expected in the area.If you're travelling in Yorkshire, be prepared for slow-moving traffic on the A64 near York, as well as on the M62 near Castleford. And over in the West Midlands, there are reports of an accident on the M6 near junction 7, so it's best to avoid that stretch if you can.Heading south, drivers in Hampshire are facing delays on the M3 near Winchester, while in Bristol, there's heavy traffic on the M4 approaching the Severn Bridge.So, there you have it, folks! Keep an eye on those traffic updates and plan your journey accordingly. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember - it's better to arrive late than to never arrive at all!
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