Current Incidents

congestion
M6CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 20 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J15and J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12
CongestionLocation : The A12 southbound exit slip at junction J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 20 May 2025.
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severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 0:04 am. Well folks, it's time for your daily dose of traffic chaos! Let's jump right in, shall we?In Birmingham, we've got delays on the M6 southbound near Junction 6 due to a broken down vehicle. Traffic is moving at a snail's pace, so pack your patience if you're heading that way.Heading over to London, there's heavy traffic on the A4 near Hammersmith Bridge. Seems like everyone's trying to get a glimpse of the ongoing repair work. Avoid if you can, folks!And in Manchester, it's bumper to bumper on the M62 westbound near Junction 12. Looks like a stalled car is causing quite the commotion. Might want to take a detour if you're in a hurry.Don't forget to check your route before you hit the road, folks. Stay safe out there and remember, keep calm and drive on. Until next time, this is your friendly neighborhood traffic reporter signing off. Good luck out there, drivers!
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