Current Incidents
congestion
M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 26 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 26 February 2026. A23
CongestionLocation : The A23 southbound at the junction with the A272 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 26 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
A55
A55 : Eastbound : J23 Llanddulas to J24 Faenol : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0600 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : J23 Llanddulas to J24 Faenol : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:27/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 24/02/2026 20:00 A494
A494 : Both directions : Mold Bypass : Road closed : Carriageway maintenance : 25/02/26-27/02/26 1900-0600 :Description: A494 : Both directions : Mold Bypass : Road closed : Carriageway maintenance : 25/02/26-27/02/26 1900-0600 :, Start time: 25/02/2026 19:00 , End Date:27/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 25/02/2026 19:00 A483
A483 : Both directions : Rhosmaen Street : 23/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0630 : Improvement work : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A483 : Both directions : Rhosmaen Street : 23/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0630 : Improvement work : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 23/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:27/02/2026 6:30, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 23/02/2026 20:00 A48
A48 : Westbound : Briton Ferry to Earlswood Junction: 24/02/26-26/02/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A48 : Westbound : Briton Ferry to Earlswood Junction: 24/02/26-26/02/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 24/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:26/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 24/02/2026 20:00
no delay
M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J29Aand J30 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:15 and 02:30 on 26 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 26 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four 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 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M25
ResurfacingLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J27and J28 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 23:25 on 25 February 2026 to 06:00 on 26 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M20
ResurfacingLocation : The M20 westbound between junctions J3and J1 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:23 on 25 February 2026 to 06:00 on 26 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A50
AccidentLocation : The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A522and the A521 Blythe Bridge East. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 26 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 26 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 1:24 am. And now, onto the world of traffic and travel. Brace yourselves, folks!In the lovely town of Reading, we've got a bit of a hold-up at the A33 junction, so be sure to avoid that area if you can. Over in Birmingham, it seems like the M6 is living up to its reputation with heavy traffic near Spaghetti Junction. Ah, the joys of rush hour!Heading down south to sunny Brighton, we've got reports of slow-moving traffic on the A27, so pack your patience if you're hitting the road there. And last but not least, in the bustling city of Manchester, we're seeing congestion around the M60 junction. Looks like everyone's eager to get home tonight!So, folks, be sure to plan your routes accordingly and maybe sneak in a podcast or two to pass the time. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember - keep calm and drive on. Cheers!
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