Current Incidents
congestion
M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 westbound between junctions J17and J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 22 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3
CongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J5and J4A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 22 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49
CongestionLocation : 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 20:45 and 21:00 on 22 February 2026.
no delay
M6
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J13and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 22 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 22 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M42
Road WorksLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J5and J3A . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 23 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. A66
Road WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A45
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A5076 Northampton East and the A509 North. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:15 and 01:30 on 23 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 23 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A3
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A3 northbound between the A322and the junction with the A3100 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 23 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 23 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. A180
Overturned VehicleLocation : The A180 eastbound between the A160and the junction with the A1173 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 22 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 22 February 2026.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
A12
AccidentLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J30and J29 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 23 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 23 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A11
AuthorityOperationLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1307and the A14 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 22 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 22 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:24 pm. Well folks, it's that time of the day when we tackle the chaos on the roads. Let's dive right into the latest traffic updates from across the UK.In London, there are reports of heavy congestion near the Tower Bridge junction, so you might want to steer clear if you're in a rush. Over in Birmingham, traffic is moving at a snail's pace around the Spaghetti Junctionhopefully, no one's late for dinner tonight!Heading up to Manchester, there are delays on the M60 near Stockport, so pack some extra snacks for the journey. And in Edinburgh, drivers are facing some unexpected roadworks near the Queensferry Crossinglooks like someone forgot to send out the memo.Down in Bristol, the M4 is experiencing some delays near the Almondsbury Interchange, so make sure youve got a good playlist to keep you entertained. And last but not least, in Cardiff, the ongoing roadworks near the Culverhouse Cross roundabout continue to cause headaches for commuters.So there you have it, folks. Stay safe out there, keep calm, and rememberit's not a race, it's a commute. Until next time, happy travels!
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