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M69M69 CoventryCongestionLocation : The M69 southbound at junctionwith M6. 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. M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : The M66 southbound exit slip at junction J4 for M60. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J29 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 ManchesterCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J18 to roundabout. 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. M6M6 NuneatonCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J4and J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 TamworthCongestionLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J11and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 BanburyCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J11 . 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 southbound between junctions J1and A35 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. M27M27 West EndCongestionLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J9and J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 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. M1M1 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69A69 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the A6085and the junction with the A1 . 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. 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 08:15 and 08:30 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. A590A590 Barrow In FurnessCongestionLocation : The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5087 east of Ulverston and the A5087 west of Ulverston. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 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 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . 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. A52A52 IlkestonCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the junctions with the A5111and the M1 . 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 1 hour 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 07:30 and 07:45 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 08:45 and 09:00 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 BrownhillsCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the A461and the junction with the A5195 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 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 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 HorshamCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the A1075and the junction with 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 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 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 08:00 and 08:15 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 BicesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the A421and the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 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 08:00 and 08:15 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 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound at the junction with the A2270 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 May 2025. 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 08:15 and 08:30 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 20 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 08:15 and 08:30 on 19 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 BrentwoodCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J12and J11 . 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 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.

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M4M4 PentyrchM4 : Eastbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : offslip : Delays possible :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : offslip : Delays possible :, Start time: 19/05/2025 7:41 , Expected end time:19/05/2025 11:41, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 19/05/2025 7:41 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 Flynnon TafA470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 19/05/2025 7:09 , Expected end time:19/05/2025 11:09, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 19/05/2025 7:09 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 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M180M180 ScunthorpeVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M180 eastbound between junctions J4and J5 . 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 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 8:14 am. Well, it's another day of dodging traffic cones and squeezing through diversions, folks! Let's dive right into the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way around the chaos.In Birmingham, be prepared for delays at the Spaghetti Junction due to ongoing roadworks causing a bottleneck for drivers heading towards the city centre. The M5 near Bristol is seeing heavy congestion at junction 19, so pack your patience if you're heading that way.Heading up north, Leeds is experiencing slow-moving traffic on the M62 near junction 29, so make sure to factor in some extra time for your journey. And in Manchester, the A56 is crawling near the city centre, so take an alternative route if possible.On the outskirts of London, the M25 is living up to its reputation as the world's largest car park with delays near junction 11. And over in Cardiff, the A48 is moving at a snail's pace due to an earlier accident causing tailbacks.So there you have it, folks! Keep calm, stay safe, and remember that we're all in this together. Until next time, happy travels!


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