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M67M67 TamesideLane Closed: Lane closed; Roadworks; Narrow lanesLane closed; Roadworks; Narrow lanes M66M66 BuryLane Closed (1 min delay): Hard shoulder closed; RoadworksHard shoulder closed; Roadworks M62M62 WarringtonM62 Eastbound Jct 10 to M60-M60 Clockwiseto M61-M61 Northbound to Jct 9M62 Eastbound Jct 10 to M60-M60 Clockwiseto M61-M61 Northbound to Jct 9 M61M61 WarringtonM61 Jct 9 Southbound - M60 anticlockwise to M62 - M62 Westbound to Jct 10M61 Jct 9 Southbound - M60 anticlockwise to M62 - M62 Westbound to Jct 10 M53M53 WirralLane Closed: Lane closed; RoadworksLane closed; Roadworks B659B659 BedfordRoad Closed: ClosedClosed B126B126 SouthwarkRoad Closed: ClosedClosed A955A955 FifeRoad Closed: Closed; RoadworksClosed; Roadworks A664A664 RochdaleLane Closed: Turning lane closed; RoadworksTurning lane closed; Roadworks A656A656 WakefieldRoad Closed: Closed; RoadworksClosed; Roadworks A630A630 DoncasterLane Closed: Lane closedLane closed A58A58 RochdaleLane Closed: Turning lane closed; RoadworksTurning lane closed; Roadworks A496A496 GwyneddLane Closed: Single alternate line traffic; RoadworksSingle alternate line traffic; Roadworks A487A487 CeredigionLane Closed: Single alternate line traffic; RoadworksSingle alternate line traffic; Roadworks A47A47 NorfolkA47 both directions Swaffham road to Station Road - 40 mph speed limitA47 both directions Swaffham road to Station Road - 40 mph speed limit A428A428 CambridgeshireLane Closed: Lane closed; New roadworks layoutLane closed; New roadworks layout A38A38 SandwellLane Closed (1 min delay): Turning lane closed; RoadworksTurning lane closed; Roadworks A379A379 TorbayRoad Closed: ClosedClosed A35A35 SomersetLane Closed (1 min delay): Narrow lanes; New roadworks layoutNarrow lanes; New roadworks layout A34A34 OxfordshireArea3StructuresPDAssetTeam@nationalhighways.co.uk Must be informedof any worksArea3StructuresPDAssetTeam@nationalhighways.co.uk Must be informedof any works A226A226 ThurrockRoad Closed: Closed; RoadworksClosed; Roadworks A13A13 Southend-on-SeaRoad Closed: Closed; RoadworksClosed; Roadworks A11A11 NorfolkLane Closed: Lane closed; Roadworks; New roadworks layout; Contraflow; Narrow lanesLane closed; Roadworks; New roadworks layout; Contraflow; Narrow lanes  Bath and North East SomersetRoad Closed: Closed; RoadworksClosed; Roadworks

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M48M48 MathernM48 : Eastbound : J2 Newhouse : 07/10/26-09/10/26 2000-0600 : Maintenance work : Exit slip road closed : Diversions in place :Description: M48 : Eastbound : J2 Newhouse : 07/10/26-09/10/26 2000-0600 : Maintenance work : Exit slip road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 07/10/2026 20:00 , End Date:09/10/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 03/10/2026 12:02 M4M4 NewportM4 : Both directions : J25A Grove Park to J27 High Cross : 05/10/26-10/10/26 2000-0600 : Carriageway maintenance : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: M4 : Both directions : J25A Grove Park to J27 High Cross : 05/10/26-10/10/26 2000-0600 : Carriageway maintenance : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 05/10/2026 20:00 , End Date:10/10/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 03/10/2026 16:57 A55A55 ConwyA55 : Both directions : J17 Conwy Morfa : Exit slip road closed : Entry slip road closed : Diversion : 05/10/26-07/10/26 1930-0600 :Description: A55 : Both directions : J17 Conwy Morfa : Exit slip road closed : Entry slip road closed : Diversion : 05/10/26-07/10/26 1930-0600 :, Start time: 05/10/2026 19:30 , End Date:07/10/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 03/10/2026 9:58 A5A5 AcrefairA5 : Both directions : Halton (A483) to Chirk : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversion : 08/10/26-09/10/26 2000-0600 :Description: A5 : Both directions : Halton (A483) to Chirk : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversion : 08/10/26-09/10/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 08/10/2026 20:00 , End Date:09/10/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 03/10/2026 9:54 A494A494 RuthinA494 : Both directions : Ruthin : Improvement work : STOP/GO in use : Delays possible : 28/09/26-23/10/26 0900-1200 :Description: A494 : Both directions : Ruthin : Improvement work : STOP/GO in use : Delays possible : 28/09/26-23/10/26 0900-1200 :, Start time: 28/09/2026 9:00 , End Date:23/10/2026 12:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 28/09/2026 9:00 A483A483 PulfordA483 : Both directions : J7 Rossett : Cyclic maintenance : Exit slip road closed : Entry slip road closed : Diversion : 04/10/26-05/10/26 1900-0600 :Description: A483 : Both directions : J7 Rossett : Cyclic maintenance : Exit slip road closed : Entry slip road closed : Diversion : 04/10/26-05/10/26 1900-0600 :, Start time: 04/10/2026 19:00 , End Date:05/10/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 03/10/2026 9:28 A470A470 LlowesA470 : Both directions : Alltmawr to Llyswen : Incident : Vehicle fire : Closed : Local diversions in placeDescription: A470 : Both directions : Alltmawr to Llyswen : Incident : Vehicle fire : Closed : Local diversions in place, Start time: 03/10/2026 20:10 , Expected end time:03/10/2026 23:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/10/2026 20:10 A40A40 WallisA40 : Both directions : Treffgarne to Wolf's Castle : Incident : Vehicle fire : DelaysDescription: A40 : Both directions : Treffgarne to Wolfs Castle : Incident : Vehicle fire : Delays, Start time: 03/10/2026 19:46 , Expected end time:04/10/2026 1:46, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/10/2026 19:46

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 22:44 pm. Let's dive straight into the traffic updates, shall we? Starting off in London, we have heavy delays on the M25 clockwise at Junction 9 due to a broken down vehicle. Moving over to Birmingham, there are reports of congestion on the A38(M) Aston Expressway heading into the city centre. Heading up north to Manchester, we're seeing slow traffic on the M60 anti-clockwise at Junction 8 due to an earlier accident. And over in Leeds, there's heavy traffic on the A58(M) Inner Ring Road eastbound towards the city centre. In Cardiff, there are delays on the A4232 heading towards the Bay area. And in Edinburgh, the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass is moving slowly in both directions. Wrapping up with a quick summary - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, and Edinburgh, you're all in for a bit of a traffic jam this evening. So plan your routes wisely and drive safely. Until next time, this is your traffic reporter signing off. Safe travels, everyone!


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