Current Incidents

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A59CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 18 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 18 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
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M62Road WorksLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J37and J36 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:32 on 16 June 2025 to 17:00 on 18 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. M6
Road WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2025 to 06:00 on 19 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M27
Road WorksLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 June 2025 to 06:00 on 19 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed. M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J30 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:15 on 18 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 18 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M1
AccidentLocation : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J40 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 18 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 18 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19
Road WorksLocation : The A19 northbound exit slip to the A1056 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 June 2025 to 06:00 on 19 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 6:34 am. And now, let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates across the country.In London, we're seeing heavy congestion on the M25 near junction 9 due to an accident, so do plan for some delays if you're heading in that direction. Moving over to Manchester, there are reports of slow-moving traffic on the M60 around Stockport, so make sure to give yourself some extra time for your journey.Heading up to Scotland, drivers on the M8 near Glasgow are experiencing delays due to roadworks, so keep an eye out for any diversions in place. And in Wales, there's a broken down vehicle causing issues on the A55 near Conwy, so please approach with caution.In the Midlands, the M1 near Nottingham is seeing some congestion around junction 26, so be prepared for slower than usual traffic. Lastly, down in the Southwest, there's a lane closure on the A38 near Plymouth due to roadworks, so factor that into your travel plans.That's all for the latest traffic and travel updates. Stay safe on the roads, and remember to check back for more information throughout the day.
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