Current Incidents

congestion
M66
CongestionLocation : The M66 southbound exit slip at junction J4 for M60. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 30 April 2026. M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J29 to roundabout. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61
CongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J13and J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23
CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696
CongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 30 April 2026. A500
CongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34and the M6 J16. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50
CongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound exit slip to the A38 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A51and the M42 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 30 April 2026. A49
CongestionLocation : The A49 southbound between the A4103and the junction with the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 30 April 2026. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 southbound between the A4184and the junction with the A435 Tewkesbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 southbound entry slip from the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 30 April 2026. A419
CongestionLocation : The A419 northbound between the junctions with the A4259and the A420 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. A404
CongestionLocation : The A404 southbound entry slip from the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 30 April 2026. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 northbound between the A5121 Burton Upon Trent North and the junction with the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A36
CongestionLocation : 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 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A303and the A272 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the A283and the junction with the A31 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A23and the A277 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259
CongestionLocation : The A259 westbound between the junctions with the A269 Bexhill East and the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 30 April 2026. A21
CongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19
CongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A1058and the A191 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J7 Kettering North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A120
CongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound at the junction with the A131 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 30 April 2026. A12
CongestionLocation : The A12 northbound at junction J17 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 30 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M4
M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J34 Miskin to J33 Capel LlanillternDescription: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J34 Miskin to J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 30/04/2026 9:36 , Expected end time:30/04/2026 9:41, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 30/04/2026 9:36 A470
A470 : Now clear : Northbound : NantgarwDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Nantgarw, Start time: 30/04/2026 9:37 , Expected end time:30/04/2026 9:42, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 30/04/2026 9:37 A465
A465 : Now clear : Westbound : Neath to LlandarcyDescription: A465 : Now clear : Westbound : Neath to Llandarcy, Start time: 30/04/2026 9:36 , Expected end time:30/04/2026 9:41, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 30/04/2026 9:36
no delay
M69
Road WorksLocation : The M69 northbound between the M6and junction J1 . Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026. M56
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M56 westbound between junctions J2and J3 . 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 11:30 and 11:45 on 30 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 30 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M5
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J5and J4A . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:30 and 13:45 on 30 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 30 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J4and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:44 am. Let's jump straight into the latest traffic updates across the country. Heading down south, we have some heavy delays on the M25 near junction 10 for Wisley. Traffic is at a standstill due to an earlier accident, so you might want to find an alternative route if you're in a rush.Moving up north, there are reports of congestion on the M6 near junction 19 for Knutsford. It seems like everyone is out and about today, so pack some patience along with your snacks for the journey.In the Midlands, drivers on the M42 near junction 6 for Birmingham Airport are experiencing some delays. Keep calm and carry on, folks - you'll get to your destination eventually.Over in the east, there's slow-moving traffic on the A14 near Newmarket. Looks like it's a busy day for commuters in that area.And finally, in the west, we have reports of an overturned vehicle on the M4 near junction 28 for Tredegar Park. Take it easy out there, and stay safe on the roads.That's all for the latest traffic and travel news. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember to drive carefully, folks!
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AccidentLocation : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J14 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 30 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 30 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.



