Traffic Update

congestion

M60CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 8 April 2026. M6CongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J6and J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M57CongestionLocation : The junction of the M57 J7 and the M58. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. M56CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 8 April 2026. M20CongestionLocation : The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J10A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 8 April 2026. M1CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J33and J34 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 8 April 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A663CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A631CongestionLocation : The A631 northbound between the junctions with the A6178and the A6109 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36CongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. A27CongestionLocation : 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 19:30 and 19:45 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23CongestionLocation : 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21CongestionLocation : 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 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A11CongestionLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1307and the A14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 MalpasDescription: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 Malpas, Start time: 08/04/2026 18:29 , Expected end time:08/04/2026 18:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/04/2026 18:29 A55A55 : Now clear : Eastbound : J31 Caerwys to J33 Northop (Flint/Mold)Description: A55 : Now clear : Eastbound : J31 Caerwys to J33 Northop (Flint/Mold), Start time: 08/04/2026 18:23 , Expected end time:08/04/2026 18:28, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/04/2026 18:23 A470A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Coryton to NantgarwDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw, Start time: 08/04/2026 18:29 , Expected end time:08/04/2026 18:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/04/2026 18:29

no delay

M42Road WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J3Aand J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 April 2026 to 06:00 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. A5AccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A1Broken down vehicleLocation : The A1 southbound entry slip from the A639 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 8 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 8 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M5RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J14 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 8 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 8 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A43AccidentLocation : The A43 northbound between the A422 Brackley (East) and the junction with the A413 Silverstone. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:00 and 00:15 on 9 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A14AccidentLocation : The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J37 Newmarket West. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 8 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 8 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:04 pm. Well folks, it's time to buckle up and brace yourselves for the latest traffic updates across our bustling roads today. Let's dive right in!In Lincolnshire, there are reports of heavy congestion on the A1 near Grantham, so be prepared for some delays if you're heading that way. Moving on to Surrey, drivers are facing slow-moving traffic at the M25 junction near Leatherhead - looks like it's going to be a long commute for those folks.Heading up north to Manchester, there's a bit of a gridlock on the M60 near Stockport. Avoid this area if you can, unless you're a fan of brake lights and bumper-to-bumper action. Over in London, it's the usual chaos on the A406 North Circular Road near Wembley. Seems like traffic is always in a hurry around there - always in a rush, aren't we?And that's all for now folks! Remember to stay patient, keep calm, and enjoy the scenic views - even if they are just the cars in front of you. Stay safe out there on the roads, and until next time, happy travels!

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