Current Incidents

congestion
M66CongestionLocation : The M66 southbound exit slip at junction J4 for M60. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 19 May 2025. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66
CongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the M6and the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 19 May 2025. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404
CongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound entry slip from the A33 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303
CongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A371and the A350 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A386and the A382 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A27and the A2270. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 19 May 2025. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J15and J16 Catworth. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A120
CongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 19 May 2025. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A639 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 19 May 2025.
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M6Broken down vehicleLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J25and J26 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M4
AccidentLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J10and J8 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M3
Vehicle FireLocation : The M3 westbound exit slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M25
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J17and J16 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M20
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A63
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A63 eastbound between the junctions with the A15and the A1166 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:15 and 13:30 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound exit slip to the A690 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 13:24 pm. Let's jump straight into the traffic news! Starting off in London, we have heavy delays on the M25 clockwise between junction 8 and junction 10. In Manchester, there are reports of slow-moving traffic on the M60 near Stockport. And if you're in Bristol, be prepared for congestion on the M4 heading towards junction 19.Heading up north to Glasgow, there are delays on the M8 between junction 15 and junction 17. In Birmingham, traffic is moving at a snail's pace on the M6 southbound near junction 6.If you're travelling in Leeds, expect delays on the A64 approaching York. And down in Cardiff, there are reports of an accident on the A48 near the Pont Abraham roundabout.So, there you have it - plenty of traffic headaches to look out for on your journey today. Stay safe on the roads, and hopefully, your commute won't be too much of a headache. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.
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