Traffic Update

Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M65M65 BurnleyCongestionLocation : The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 GooleCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J36 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 18 June 2026. M606M606 BradfordCongestionLocation : The M606 southbound between junctions J3and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 18 June 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 June 2026. M6M6 NorthwichCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J19and J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M58M58 WiganCongestionLocation : The M58 eastbound between junctions J5and M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56M56 DaresburyCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J11and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M54M54 WillenhallCongestionLocation : The M54 eastbound between junction J1and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 Weston-super-MareCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J22and J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 BromsgroveCongestionLocation : The M42 slip road to the M5 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 18 June 2026. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 southbound between junctions J1and A35 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 18 June 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 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 AylesfordCongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. M1M1 Hemel HempsteadCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A69A69 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the A6085and the junction with the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound 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 18 June 2026. A66A66 PenrithCongestionLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A6and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. A61A61 BarnsleyCongestionLocation : The A61 northbound between the junctions with the A616and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the A5036 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the A588 North and the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : 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 17:30 and 17:45 on 18 June 2026. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6514and the junction with the A6005 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Newcastle Under LymeCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the M6 J15 and the A519 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. A50A50 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 J24A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 BletchleyCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A4146 North and the A4146 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 WarwickCongestionLocation : The A46 southbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 June 2026. A453A453 KingstonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 RugbyCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A4071and the M45 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A419A419 SwindonCongestionLocation : The A419 southbound between the A420and the junction with the A4259 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A405A405 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A405 northbound between the junctions with the M1and the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 18 June 2026. A40A40 LeighCongestionLocation : The A40 westbound between the junctions with the A417 north 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 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 LichfieldCongestionLocation : The A38 southbound at the junction with the A5127 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 FromeCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A361 North and the A361 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35A35 BeaminsterCongestionLocation : The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A37and the A3066 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 AbingdonCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound exit slip to the A4183 south of Kennington. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 18 June 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 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. A3A3 EsherCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound at the junction with the A245 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Cause : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. A27A27 LewesCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A277and the A26 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 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 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. A249A249 SheernessCongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the A250 Queenborough and the junction with the A250 Sheerness North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23A23 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A2 westbound between the A227and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 18 June 2026. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1171and the A189 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A180A180 ImminghamCongestionLocation : The A180 eastbound between the junctions with the A1136and the A16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 BrigstockCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound between junctions J16 Catworth and J13 Thrapston. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 18 June 2026. Cause : Broken down vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A120A120 BraintreeCongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound between the A131 South and the junction with the A131 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 18 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound entry slip at junction J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026. A11A11 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A11 southbound between the junctions with the A47and the A1075 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 18 June 2026. A1A1 GatesheadCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound entry slip from the A184 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 18 June 2026.

incident

A55A55 CwmA55 : Westbound : J31 Caerwys to J28 Waen/Rhuallt : 20/06/26-21/06/26 2000-0600 : Road closed : Diversions in place :Description: A55 : Westbound : J31 Caerwys to J28 Waen/Rhuallt : 20/06/26-21/06/26 2000-0600 : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 20/06/2026 20:00 , End Date:21/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 18/06/2026 17:15 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 18/06/2026 17:42 , Expected end time:18/06/2026 19:12, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 18/06/2026 17:42

no delay

A417A417 BirdlipBroken down vehicleLocation : The A417 northbound between the junctions with the A436and the A46 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:30 and 18:45 on 18 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 18 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 18:24 pm. Well folks, it's that time again where we dive into the chaos that is UK traffic. Let's start with the M25, where there are reports of a broken down vehicle causing delays between junction 8 and junction 9. So, if you're heading that way, maybe pack some snacks.In the town of Birmingham, there's heavy congestion on the A38M Aston Expressway. I guess everyone's in a rush to get home today!Heading down to Exeter, there's an accident near Clyst St Mary on the A376, so make sure you take an alternate route if you can.And finally, in London, there's some slow-moving traffic on the A4 near Heathrow Airport. Looks like people are already starting their holiday travel early!So there you have it, folks. Stay safe out there and remember, keep calm and carry on...even in traffic.


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.

Latest News

Statistical data set: Sea passenger statistics: data tables (SPAS)8 Jan | Data on UK international and domestic sea passengers, produced by Department for Transport.

Statement to Parliament: Phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and support for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) transition6 Jan | Our transition plans promise cleaner air and quieter streets, enhancing the quality of life in our communities.

Open consultation: Extension of Ukraine driving licence exchange6 Jan | Proposal to extend the Ukraine driving licence exchange by an additional 18 months, increasing the time of use to 54 months after the holder becomes resident.

Correspondence: Secretary of State for Transport's expectations for how open access will operate alongside a publicly owned railway6 Jan | The Secretary of State for Transports expectations for how the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) will consider new open access applications.

FOI release: DfT: FOI and EIR disclosure log 20243 Jan | List of responses to freedom of information and environmental information regulations requests made to the Department for Transport in 2024.

Let's Get Social

Get in touch with us or stay up to date with our latest news and updates.

Follow us on Facebook See Traffic Update on Twitter See our Pinterest Images View our Blog

Live Email Alerts

Get live email alerts whenever there is an incident on the roads you travel.

Sign up for free alerts

See us on Facebook