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M69M69 CoventryCongestionLocation : The M69 southbound at junctionwith M6. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 RochdaleCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J19and J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 ManchesterCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J18 to roundabout. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. M57M57 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the M57 J7 and the M58. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. M5M5 DroitwichCongestionLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J4Aand J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 BicesterCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4M4 HeathrowCongestionLocation : The junction of the M4 J4 and the A408. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 southbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 northbound between junctions J1and M27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 UpminsterCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J30and J29 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M180M180 ScunthorpeCongestionLocation : The M180 westbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. M1M1 MansfieldCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66A66 Stockton-on-TeesCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the A1150and the junction with the A1027 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 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 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. A56A56 BacupCongestionLocation : The A56 southbound between the A681and the junction with the A682 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound entry slip from the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the A34 Newcastle Under Lyme South and the junction with the A5007 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A50 westbound between the A5005and the junction with the A500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 BrownhillsCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the A5195and the junction with the A461 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A466and the junction with the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound at the junction with the A140 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 LincolnCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A1133and the A1434 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 RugbyCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A4071and the M45 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A417A417 BirdlipCongestionLocation : The A417 southbound between the A436and the junction with the A419 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Saint AlbansCongestionLocation : The A414 eastbound between the junctions with the M1and the A405 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A6and the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35A35 DorchesterCongestionLocation : The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A37and the A354 Dorchester South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 BicesterCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the M40and the A44 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A3028and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. A3A3 ChessingtonCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the A244and the junction with the A309 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 WorthingCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A24 South and the junction with the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : The A259 westbound between the junctions with the A269 Bexhill West and the A27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A20A20 FolkestoneCongestionLocation : The A20 eastbound exit slip to the A260 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 CanterburyCongestionLocation : The A2 westbound at the junction with the A28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. A13A13 GraysCongestionLocation : The A13 westbound exit slip to the A1012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A120A120 BraintreeCongestionLocation : The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A131 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 BrentwoodCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 NewarkCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 9 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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A483A483 BuilthA483 : Both directions : Beulah : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 09/03/26-11/03/26 1900-0600 :Description: A483 : Both directions : Beulah : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 09/03/26-11/03/26 1900-0600 :, Start time: 09/03/2026 19:00 , End Date:11/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 04/03/2026 8:18

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M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 March 2026 to 06:00 on 10 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. A249A249 SheernessBroken down vehicleLocation : The A249 southbound between the junctions with the A2500and the A2 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Cleared. A19A19 TynemouthBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A1058and the A191 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:30 and 09:45 on 9 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 9 March 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 9:44 am. Let's dive right into the latest traffic updates, shall we? In Birmingham, we have reports of heavy congestion at the M6 junctions 6 to 7, so drivers should expect some delays in that area. Moving on to Manchester, there are delays on the M60 near Stockport due to an accident, so do plan your journey accordingly.Heading down south to London, there are long queues on the A4 approaching the Hogarth Roundabout - not a great start to the day for those commuters! And in Portsmouth, roadworks on the M275 are causing delays for drivers trying to get into the city.If you're in Cardiff, be prepared for slow-moving traffic on the A48 near the Pontypridd exit. And up in Glasgow, roadworks on the M8 are causing delays for those heading towards the city centre.So, there you have it folks - it's a bit of a mixed bag out there on the roads today. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day. Drive safely, and hopefully, you'll reach your destination with a smile on your face.


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