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M60M60 SaleCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 13 April 2026. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : 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 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A258and the A20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 13 April 2026.

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M4M4 Wootton BassettAccidentLocation : The M4 westbound between junctions J16and J17 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M2M2 AylesfordOverturned VehicleLocation : The M2 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane four is closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 14 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 14 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1M1 Milton KeynesBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J13and J14 . 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 21:45 and 22:00 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A19A19 MiddlesbroughAccidentLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A1046 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A174A174 GuisboroughBroken down vehicleLocation : The A174 westbound between the junctions with the A1032and the A1044 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1A1 SuttonVehicle FireLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A6075and the A638 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 13 April 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 21:24 pm. Well, it seems like the traffic gods are playing a little game of bumper cars out there today, so buckle up and hold on tight!Starting off our traffic round-up, we've got some delays on the M25 near junction 7 due to a broken down vehicle. So, if you're heading towards Gatwick Airport, brace yourself for a slower journey.Next up, in the beautiful town of Canterbury, there's some congestion around the A28 Wincheap - looks like everyone's trying to squeeze through the same tiny roundabout. Heading over to our friends in Bristol, the M5 is giving us some grief near junction 19. You might want to consider taking a detour if you're planning on cruising through that area.And finally, over in Manchester, there's a standstill on the A56 near the town centre - apparently, someone forgot to hand out the memo about rush hour traffic.So there you have it folks, the latest traffic updates to keep you in the know. Drive safe, stay sane, and remember to keep your cool behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!


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