Current Incidents
congestion
M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 17 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 17 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M5
Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J6and J4A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 April 2026 to 06:00 on 18 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. M11
Vehicle RecoveryLocation : The M11 southbound entry slip at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:45 and 05:00 on 17 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 17 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M66
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M66 northbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 17 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 17 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A23
AccidentLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the A281and the A2300 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 17 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 5:04 am. Well folks, it's that time again where we dive into the wonderful world of traffic and travel chaos! Let's see what mess we've got on our hands today, shall we?Starting off in London, we've got some delays on the A4 near Holland Park Roundabout due to an accident causing a slow crawl for those trying to head westbound. Not the best way to start your morning, I must say.Heading up to Birmingham, we've got roadworks causing a headache on the M6 at Junction 7, so expect some delays if you're planning on passing through that area. Maybe pack a snack for the journey, just in case.And last but not least, over in Manchester, there's congestion on the M60 at Junction 9, so brace yourselves for some bumper-to-bumper action if you're in that neck of the woods. You might want to crank up the radio and have a sing-along to pass the time.Well, there you have it folks, your latest dose of traffic misery. Stay safe out there and remember, keep calm and drive on!
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