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M621M621 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The junction of the M621 J27 and the M62. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound entry slip at junction J27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. M60M60 SaleCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. M6M6 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J4and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic. M57M57 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the M57 J7 and the M58. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 9 April 2026. M55M55 PrestonCongestionLocation : The M55 westbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. M5M5 West BromwichCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 WatfordCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 9 April 2026. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 eastbound between the A1166and the junction with the A1165 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound entry slip from the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 9 April 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound exit slip to the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 9 April 2026. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 9 April 2026. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 9 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 9 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 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. 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 9 April 2026. A19A19 SunderlandCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound exit slip to the A690 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound between the junctions with the A172and the A1053 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A120A120 BraintreeCongestionLocation : The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A131 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 9 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M4M4 AlvestonAccidentLocation : The M4 eastbound at junction J20 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 9 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M23M23 CaterhamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A38A38 Burton Upon TrentRoad WorksLocation : The A38 northbound between the junctions with the A513and the A5121 Burton Upon Trent South. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 15:18 on 9 April 2026 to 12:00 on 10 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A180A180 ImminghamBroken down vehicleLocation : The A180 eastbound between the junctions with the A1173and the A1136 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 9 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:44 pm. Well folks, it looks like our roads are giving us a bit of a headache today. Let's dive right into the chaos, shall we?Starting off in East London, we've got a bit of a nightmare at the A13 junction in Barking. Traffic is crawling due to a broken down lorry causing some major delays, so you might want to steer clear of that area if you can.Heading over to the Midlands now, the M6 near Birmingham is no better with an accident at junction 5 causing a standstill for miles. Avoid this route at all costs if you want to keep your sanity intact.And down south in Southampton, the A33 is living up to its reputation with roadworks causing absolute gridlock. If you're planning on heading that way, maybe bring a pillow and a good book to keep you entertained.In a nutshell, it's looking like a rough day out there on the roads, so plan your journeys wisely and keep your cool. Until next time, stay safe and stay sane out there on the highways and byways.


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