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congestion

M62M62 RochdaleCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound at junction J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 Trafford ParkCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise between junctions J10and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 BicesterCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 EghamCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J14and J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. M11M11 ChigwellCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J6and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LutonCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 15 March 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 18:15 and 18:30 on 15 March 2026. 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 18:30 and 18:45 on 15 March 2026. 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A556A556 AltrinchamCongestionLocation : The A556 southbound between the junctions with the M56and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A5183and the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound entry slip from the A52 westbound. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 15 March 2026. A40A40 GloucesterCongestionLocation : The A40 eastbound between the junctions with the A417 west of Gloucester and the A38 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 15 March 2026. A303A303 AndoverCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound at the junction with the A342 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 15 March 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 17:45 and 18:00 on 15 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 18:30 and 18:45 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ClaphamCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 North and the A24 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 TynemouthCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound entry slip from the A186 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 15 March 2026. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound at junction J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 15 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A69 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 15 March 2026.

incident

M4M4 LlanharryM4 : Eastbound : J35 Pencoed to J34 Miskin : Congestion : Accident earlier : Delays possible :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J35 Pencoed to J34 Miskin : Congestion : Accident earlier : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/03/2026 17:34 , Expected end time:15/03/2026 19:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/03/2026 17:34

no delay

M6M6 HorwichRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at Charnock Richard Services. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M48M48 ChepstowRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M48 eastbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

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 14 March 2026 to 05:00 on 15 March 2026. Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 March 2026 to 04:00 on 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. What a day to be out on the roads, folks! Let's jump right into our traffic updates.In Blackburn, there are reports of heavy congestion on the A678 near Junction 5, so you might want to consider finding an alternate route if you're heading that way. Over in Swindon, the A420 is experiencing delays near the town centre due to roadworks, so plan accordingly.Moving on to Bristol, there have been multiple accidents reported on the M32 near Junction 3, causing delays in both directions. And in Newcastle, the A167 is moving slowly near the City Centre, so give yourself some extra time if you're travelling through that area.Don't forget about Sheffield, where the A61 near Meadowhall is seeing heavy traffic due to an earlier incident. And finally, in Birmingham, the M6 Northbound is moving slowly near Junction 6, so be prepared for some delays if you're headed that way.That's all for your traffic updates today. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember to drive carefully. Until next time!


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