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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 BrighouseCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 14 March 2026. M60M60 Trafford ParkCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise between junctions J10and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A628A628 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A628 westbound between the A6024and the junction with the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A616A616 DeepcarCongestionLocation : The A616 eastbound between the junctions with the A629and the A61 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 FleetwoodCongestionLocation : The A585 southbound between the A587and the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A6018 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 SandbachCongestionLocation : 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A4146 South and the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A438and the junction with the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound between the junctions with the A140and the A11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 14 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A285 Chichester and the A259 Chichester East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A249A249 SittingbourneCongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 March 2026. A23A23 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M6M6 WillenhallRoad WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 March 2026 to 06:00 on 15 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M3M3 FleetBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J4Aand J4 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:30 and 19:45 on 14 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 14 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1M1 MansfieldBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J28 . 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 14 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 14 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A52A52 BeestonAccidentLocation : The A52 eastbound between the junctions with the M1and the A6007 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 14 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 14 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A38A38 AshburtonAccidentLocation : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A383and the A382 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 14 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 14 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19A19 SunderlandBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 southbound exit slip to the A183 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 14 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 14 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M56M56 AltrinchamRoad WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J6and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 March 2026 to 06:00 on 9 March 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 14 March 2026 to 16 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 18:34 pm. Hello folks, let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates across the country.Starting off in London, we have reports of heavy congestion on the M25 both clockwise and anti-clockwise between Junctions 9 and 14. Delays are expected, so be sure to pack your patience along with your snacks.Heading up to Manchester, there are delays on the M60 near Junction 17 due to roadworks. Plan your journey accordingly and maybe throw on a podcast to keep you entertained.In Birmingham, traffic is moving slowly on the M6 Southbound near Junction 6. Keep calm and carry on, folks, you'll get to your destination eventually.Finally, in Edinburgh, there are delays on the A720 at Baberton due to an accident. Take it slow and steady, safety first!That's all for now, stay safe out there on the roads and remember, it's better to arrive late than not at all. Happy travels!


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