Current Incidents
congestion
M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise at junction J27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 17 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 northbound at the junction with the A415 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 17 February 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 00:45 and 01:00 on 17 February 2026.
no delay
M6
Road WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J13and J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 17 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M5
Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J8and J7 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 February 2026 to 06:00 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three 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 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
AccidentLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A44 Evesham north and the A435 Alcester. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 17 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 17 February 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 1:14 am. Seems like the roads are keeping us on our toes today, folks! Let's dive straight into the traffic updates across the region.Drivers in Birmingham, watch out for delays at the M6 junction 6 due to an accident. Emergency services are on the scene, so approach with caution.Heading over to Manchester, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M60 near Stockport. Expect delays if you're travelling in that direction.In London, it's slow moving on the A4 near Hammersmith - so pack your patience if you're navigating through that area.If you're near Bristol, be aware of a lane closure on the M32 southbound at junction 2. It's causing some slow-moving traffic, so plan your route accordingly.And in Edinburgh, there's a broken down vehicle on the A720 at the Sheriffhall Roundabout. Give yourself extra time if you're passing through that area.That's all for the latest traffic and travel updates. Stay safe on the roads, and remember to keep calm behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!
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