Current Incidents
congestion
M55
CongestionLocation : The M55 westbound between the M6 northboundand junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42
CongestionLocation : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66
CongestionLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A1Mand the A67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57
CongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the A6018and the junction with the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 18 February 2026. A259
CongestionLocation : The A259 eastbound between the A27and the junction with the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026.
no delay
M621
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M621 eastbound between junction J7and the M1 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M62
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J12and J11 . 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 21:45 and 22:00 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M60
AccidentLocation : The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J11and J10 . Lane Closures : Lane three 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 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M6
AccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J8and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M4
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M4 westbound between junctions J13and J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. M25
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J9 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M1
Road WorksLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J28and J29 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. A19
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A1231 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
AccidentLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A342and the A338 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 19 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 19 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. Oh, dear listeners, it seems like the traffic fairy has decided to sprinkle some chaos across our roads this morning. So, let's jump straight into it, shall we?In Manchester, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M60 near junction 10, causing delays for those heading towards Trafford Park. And in Birmingham, the A38(M) is looking more like a car park than a motorway, with traffic at a standstill due to an accident near the Aston Expressway.Heading down south, drivers in Bristol are experiencing long queues on the M32 approaching junction 2, so you might want to pack your patience if you're heading that way. And for our friends in London, be prepared for delays on the A4 near Hammersmith Bridge, where roadworks are causing some headaches for commuters.Remember folks, stay calm, pop on your favourite playlist, and let's embrace the traffic woes together. That's all for now, stay safe and stay sane on those roads.
Advice and Features
Local and Regional Weather ForecasesGet the latest weather forecasts for your local area or region, showing the location of rain, snow or inclement weather that may affect your journey.
Maximum Life from your BatteryOne of the most frustrating aspects of running a car is when your battery dies. Avoid problems from flat batteries by following four simple tips.
What to do after an accidentYou've just had a minor accident in your vehicle. What should you do? Here is our advice and a few basic tips on what to do after an accident.
Tips for a successful test driveTest drives. They're exciting but nerve-wracking. Here's a list of 18 things you'll need to check to bag yourself a bargain, not a banger.
