Current Incidents
congestion
A21
CongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the A229and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 4 April 2026. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 4 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
A477 : Both directions : Cleddau Bridge : Closed To high sided vehicles : Due to high windsDescription: A477 : Both directions : Cleddau Bridge : Closed To high sided vehicles : Due to high winds, Start time: 04/04/2026 20:03 , Expected end time:05/04/2026 8:03, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/04/2026 20:03no delay
M4
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M4 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M25
Broken 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 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A5
AccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A34
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the M40and the A44 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 4 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 4 April 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 eastbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A66
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A66 eastbound between the A685and the junction with the A1M . Reason : Road closed to high sided vehicles. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:54 pm. Well folks, brace yourselves for a bumpy ride as we dive into the latest traffic and travel updates! Let's get straight to it - there are reports of heavy congestion on the M25 near Junction 9 for Leatherhead. Drivers are facing delays, so be sure to plan your journey accordingly.Heading over to the M1 now, we have some slow-moving traffic near Junction 15 for Northampton. Take a deep breath and stay patient, folks. And if you're in the Reading area, watch out for delays on the A33 through town - seems like everyone's decided to hit the road at the same time!In other news, it looks like the A12 near Chelmsford is causing a bit of a headache for drivers. The traffic is moving at a snail's pace, so maybe pack a snack for the journey. And last but not least, there are reports of a broken-down vehicle on the A2 near Dartford. Keep your eyes peeled and drive safe out there!That's all for now, folks. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember - keep calm and drive on!
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