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M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J31and J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 13 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 13 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4M4 EtonCongestionLocation : The M4 westbound exit slip at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 13 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 AshfordCongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 13 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 13 February 2026. 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 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 February 2026. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 13 February 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 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 February 2026. A14A14 Market HarboroughCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J2 Kelmarsh. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 February 2026. A13A13 GraysCongestionLocation : The A13 westbound at the junction with the A1089 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A11A11 ChippenhamCongestionLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A14and the A1065 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 13 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 14 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. M25M25 Biggin HillBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J5and J6 . 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 13 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 13 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M23M23 CaterhamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:00 and 23:15 on 13 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 13 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M18M18 DoncasterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M18 southbound entry slip at junction J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 13 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 13 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A66A66 KeswickRoad 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. A47A47 SwaffhamRoad WorksLocation : The A47 eastbound between the A1065and the junction with the A1075 . Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 10:42 on 13 February 2026 to 12:00 on 16 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A249A249 SittingbourneBroken down vehicleLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the M2and the A2500 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 13 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 13 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1A1 PontefractAccidentLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A639and the M62 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 13 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 13 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:34 pm. Well, it seems like today the traffic gods have decided to play a little game of Tetris on our roads, with delays and diversions popping up left, right, and centre. Let's dive right into the latest updates from our trusty RSS feed.In Manchester, there's some bumper-to-bumper action on the M60 clockwise between junctions 5 and 8. And over in Birmingham, the M6 southbound is moving slower than a snail on a Sunday between junctions 5 and 6.Down in London, it's the same old story on the M25 anti-clockwise near Potters Bar, with delays causing more frustration than a Rubik's cube with missing colours. And in Bristol, the M32 is a bit of a nightmare heading into town - so bring your patience along for the ride.If you're thinking of hitting the M1 near Milton Keynes, think again - there's a lane closure heading northbound at junction 14. And last but not least, in Leeds, the A64 towards York is seeing some delays - so pack some snacks for the journey.Well, that's all from me for now. Stay safe out there, folks, and remember: keep calm and drive on!


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