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M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M602M602 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M602 eastbound between junctions J2and J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 Sutton ColdfieldCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J5and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4M4 Wootton BassettCongestionLocation : The M4 westbound between junctions J16and J17 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 AshfordCongestionLocation : The M20 westbound between junctions J11and J10A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M2M2 AylesfordCongestionLocation : The M2 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the junctions with the A6018and the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 13 April 2026. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. A38A38 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A610and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 13 April 2026. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 13 April 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 19:00 and 19:15 on 13 April 2026. A27A27 Shoreham-by-SeaCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A283and the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 SissinghurstCongestionLocation : 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A66 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Cause : Broken down vehicle. A13A13 BelhusCongestionLocation : The A13 eastbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J19and J20B . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M60M60 EcclesVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M60 clockwise between junctions J15and J16 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:30 and 19:45 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M25M25 WatfordAccidentLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J21and J20 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. 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 20:15 and 20:30 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 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 20:00 and 20:15 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M62M62 RochdaleBroken down vehicleLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J19 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:54 pm. Well folks, it's the same old story on the roads today, with all the usual suspects causing chaos. Let's dive right in and see what's cooking out there!Starting in the heart of London, we've got a delightful cocktail of delays at the North Circular Road, at the junction with Brent Cross. So pack your patience along with your lunch, folks!Heading up north, our friends in Manchester are dealing with slow-moving traffic on the M60 near Sale. Looks like drivers are taking their time admiring the grey skies today!And over in Scotland, the M8 at Livingston is giving us a headache with some roadworks causing delays. Looks like the Scottish weather isn't the only thing causing a dreary mood up there.Further south, in sunny Brighton, there's a temporary closure on the A23 due to a burst water main. Who knew a seaside town could make such a splash on the traffic reports!Well, that's all the juicy updates for now. Stay safe out there, and remember, it's not a race on the roads, folks! Until next time, happy travels!


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