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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 eastbound entry slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M65M65 AccringtonCongestionLocation : The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M55M55 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The M55 westbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 April 2026. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66A66 PenrithCongestionLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685and the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 eastbound at the junction with the A1165 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. A595A595 WhitehavenCongestionLocation : The A595 southbound between the A5094 Whitehaven South and the junction with the A5086 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 20 April 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 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. A585A585 FleetwoodCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the junctions with the A588 South and the A587 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 April 2026. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound at the junction with the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 20 April 2026. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A522and the A518 Uttoxeter North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound at the junction with the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 April 2026. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A465and the junction with the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A483A483 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A5156and the A55 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 PeterboroughCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1139and the A141 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 CoventryCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound exit slip to the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 13:45 and 14:00 on 20 April 2026. 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 13:45 and 14:00 on 20 April 2026. A34A34 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the A33 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 20 April 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 14:45 and 15:00 on 20 April 2026. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 clockwise. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound at the junction with the A2270 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 20 April 2026. 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 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 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 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. A19A19 TynemouthCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1056and the A186 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A120A120 BraintreeCongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 PontefractCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A639and the M62 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M6M6 WalsallRoad WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. M50M50 Ross On WyeRoad WorksLocation : The M50 eastbound between junctions J4and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M3M3 CrawleyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J8and J9 . 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 14:30 and 14:45 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M27M27 SouthamptonRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M27 eastbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M25M25 AshteadVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J8and J9 . 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 15:00 and 15:15 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M20M20 AylesfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5and J6 . 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 15:30 and 15:45 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M1M1 Milton KeynesBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J13and J12 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:45 and 15:00 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 20 April 2026. A168A168 ThirskVehicle RecoveryLocation : The A168 northbound exit slip to the A170 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:45 and 15:00 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A303A303 CrawleyAccidentLocation : The A303 eastbound between the A34and the junction with the M3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 14:54 pm. Well folks, it looks like the roads are up to their usual tricks today, causing chaos for commuters across the country. Let's dive straight in with the latest traffic updates.In London, we have delays on the A4 at Hammersmith due to a broken down vehicle blocking one lane. So, if you're heading that way, make sure to pack some extra patience.Heading up north, in Manchester, there are reports of heavy traffic on the M60 near junction 8. Looks like someone decided to have a little bumper-to-bumper party on the motorway. Over in Birmingham, things are not looking much better with slow-moving traffic on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. I guess someone forgot to hit the express button this morning.And finally, in Edinburgh, drivers are facing delays on the A720 at Sheriffhall roundabout. Looks like there's a little roundabout of chaos happening there.So, there you have it folks, the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way through the madness out there. Stay safe, stay patient, and hopefully, you'll reach your destination in one piece.


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