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M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56M56 AltrinchamCongestionLocation : The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 4 July 2025. M54M54 WillenhallCongestionLocation : The M54 eastbound between junction J1and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 ExminsterCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J31and J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 northbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Harold WoodCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11M11 ChigwellCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J6and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 4 July 2025. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the A588 North and the junction with the A587 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6011and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Newcastle Under LymeCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the M6 J15 and the A519 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A5183and the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 4 July 2025. A47A47 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound at the junction with the A140 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A508 Northampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 4 July 2025. A43A43 FarthinghoeCongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A422 Brackley South and the A422 Brackley East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 Burton Upon TrentCongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the A50and the junction with the A5121 Burton upon Trent North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23A23 BrightonCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound entry slip from the A27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 4 July 2025. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A260and the A256 Whitfield West . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J55 Copdock and J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 ColchesterCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound at junction J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 4 July 2025. A1A1 SuttonCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A639 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 4 July 2025.

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M48M48 AustM48 : Both directions : Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further noticeDescription: M48 : Both directions : Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further notice, Start time: 27/05/2025 0:00 , Expected end time:23/05/2026 23:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/06/2025 12:42 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 04/07/2025 7:42 , Expected end time:04/07/2025 9:41, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/07/2025 7:42

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M62M62 BrighouseBroken down vehicleLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J26and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 4 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 4 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M6M6 WarringtonAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J21and J21A . 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 10:15 and 10:30 on 4 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 4 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J4and J3A . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 July 2025 to 06:00 on 5 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M40M40 BicesterVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 4 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 4 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M18M18 DoncasterAccidentLocation : The M18 northbound between junctions J4and J5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M1M1 Milton KeynesBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J13 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 4 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 4 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A27A27 HavantAccidentLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A2030 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:45 and 11:00 on 4 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 4 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A20A20 FolkestoneRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A20 eastbound between the A260and the junction with the A256 Dover West. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 9:44 am. Let's dive straight into the traffic updates - hold onto your steering wheels, folks!Heading to the M25, we've got some delays around Junction 11 due to a broken-down vehicle. If you're in the Crawley area, watch out for heavy congestion on the A23. And in Birmingham, traffic lights are out at the junction of Broad Street and Gas Street - looks like someone forgot to pay the electricity bill!In other news, the A1 is experiencing slow-moving traffic near Alnwick. And if you're in Manchester, be prepared for delays on the M60 near Junction 15.To sum it up - broken-down vehicles, heavy congestion, and malfunctioning traffic lights. Just another day on the roads, eh? Stay safe out there, and keep those eyes on the road. Remember, better late than never!


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