Current Incidents
no delay
M62
AccidentLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J12and J11 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 23 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 23 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M6
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J18and J19 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 23 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 23 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M5
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J12and J11A . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 23 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 23 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M40
AccidentLocation : The M40 southbound at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 23 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 23 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A66
Road WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M2
SpillageLocation : The M2 westbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:15 and 01:30 on 24 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M18
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M18 northbound between junctions J2and J3 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 24 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A249
SpillageLocation : The A249 southbound between the junctions with the A2500and the A2 . Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:45 and 00:00 on 24 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:24 pm. Well folks, it's that time of day where we take a look at what's happening on the roads. Let's dive right in!Starting off in London, we've got heavy delays on the M25 at junction 10 due to a broken down vehicle. You might want to give yourself some extra time if you're heading in that direction.Heading up north to Manchester, we're seeing congestion on the M60 near junction 18. Looks like everyone's trying to beat the rush hour traffic today.If you're in Birmingham, watch out for a lane closure on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. It's causing a bit of a headache for commuters trying to get home.And last but not least, in Edinburgh, there's a traffic light failure at the junction of Princes Street and South Charlotte Street. It's causing quite the standstill, so be prepared for some delays.Well, that's all the latest traffic news for now. Remember to stay safe out there on the roads, and hopefully, your journey is a smooth one. Happy travels!
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