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M69M69 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M69 slip road to the M1 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M621M621 LeedsCongestionLocation : The M621 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 HuddersfieldCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 19 May 2025. M61M61 BoltonCongestionLocation : The M61 southbound between junctions J4and J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 CheadleCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 WalsallCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. M42M42 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 northbound between junctions J1and M27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 West EndCongestionLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J9and J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 BelhusCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11M11 HarlowCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69A69 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the A6085and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A627Mand the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66A66 PenrithCongestionLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685and the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 westbound entry slip from the A1033 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. A61A61 BarnsleyCongestionLocation : The A61 northbound between the junctions with the A616and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 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 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the A588 North and the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 IlkestonCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A5111and the junction with the A6007 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Newcastle Under LymeCongestionLocation : The A500 southbound between the junctions with the A34 Newcastle Under Lyme South and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 SudburyCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the A518and the junction with the A515 Sudbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A508and the A43 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A466and the junction with the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. A47A47 HorshamCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1075and the A1074 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 WarwickCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound entry slip from the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the M1and the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A428 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 BicesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A421and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A4A4 AvonmouthCongestionLocation : The A4 eastbound between the junctions with the M4and the A4167 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. A38A38 Burton Upon TrentCongestionLocation : The A38 northbound exit slip to the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 19 May 2025. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. A27A27 ArundelCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the A280and the junction with the A284 Arundel East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23A23 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 19 May 2025. A21A21 Tunbridge WellsCongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A262and the A228 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 JarrowCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the A184and the junction with the A194 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 19 May 2025. A14A14 BrigstockCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J15and J16 Catworth. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A120A120 CoggeshallCongestionLocation : 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 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. A12A12 BrentwoodCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J12and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 SuttonCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A620and the A634 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 LlandaffM4 : Both directions : Wenallt Road Overbridge : Road closed : Structural inspections : Diversions in place : 19/05/25-20/05/25 2000-0500 :Description: M4 : Both directions : Wenallt Road Overbridge : Road closed : Structural inspections : Diversions in place : 19/05/25-20/05/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 20:00 , End Date:20/05/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 15/05/2025 7:40 A487A487 WallisA487 : Both directions : Fishguard High Street to Fishguard South : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 18/05/25-22/05/25 0930-1530 :Description: A487 : Both directions : Fishguard High Street to Fishguard South : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 18/05/25-22/05/25 0930-1530 :, Start time: 18/05/2025 9:30 , End Date:22/05/2025 15:30, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 18/05/2025 9:30 A470A470 AbertridwrA470 : Northbound : Upper Boat to Pontypridd : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 19/05/25-21/05/25 2000-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Upper Boat to Pontypridd : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 19/05/25-21/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 20:00 , End Date:21/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:11 A40A40 LlangattockA40 : Eastbound : Abergavenny Hardwick R/bout to Raglan : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 20/05/25-21/05/25 2000-0600 :Description: A40 : Eastbound : Abergavenny Hardwick R/bout to Raglan : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 20/05/25-21/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 20/05/2025 20:00 , End Date:21/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 17/05/2025 7:46

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M23M23 CaterhamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . 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 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M20M20 SevenoaksAccidentLocation : The M20 westbound between junctions J3and J1 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M5M5 AvonmouthVehicle FireLocation : The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J17 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 8:34 am. Well, it's time to navigate through the traffic chaos once again, folks. Let's dive right in with the latest updates from our trusty RSS feed. In London, we've got heavy congestion around the notorious M25 at junction 11, leading to significant delays. And for those heading towards Birmingham, be prepared for slow-moving traffic on the M6 near junction 6 due to an earlier accident. Heading up north, commuters in Manchester will need to brace themselves for delays on the M60 near Eccles Interchange. And over in Leeds, congestion is building up on the A58(M) inner ring road. Further down south, drivers in Bristol are facing delays on the A38 near Bedminster due to roadworks. And in Southampton, there are reports of heavy traffic on the M27 near junction 3. So there you have it, folks. Another day, another set of traffic hurdles to overcome. Stay safe out there and remember to keep your cool behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!


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