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M60M60 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 4 July 2025. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 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 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 July 2025. A414A414 Hemel HempsteadCongestionLocation : The A414 westbound between the junctions with the M1and the A4147 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 4 July 2025. A405A405 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A405 northbound between the junctions with the M1and the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A286and the A259 Chichester East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 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 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 CoggeshallCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J25and J23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 4 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

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. M25M25 Saint AlbansAuthorityOperationLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J21Aand J19 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Cleared. A1A1 GatesheadBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A694 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M1M1 WatfordAuthorityOperationLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J6and J6A . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:30 and 08:45 on 4 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 4 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 7:24 am. If you're heading out on the roads today, you might want to grab a cup of tea and settle in for some traffic updates.In Northamptonshire, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M1 near Junction 15. It looks like drivers are moving slower than a tortoise on a leisurely stroll, so pack your patience if you're heading that way.Over in Berkshire, it seems like the traffic gods are having a laugh because there's a broken down vehicle causing chaos on the A34 near Newbury. It's like a game of musical chairs out there, but with cars instead.Heading up to Scotland, drivers in Glasgow should brace themselves for delays on the M8 near Junction 22. It's like a never-ending queue for the best fish and chips in town.And last but not least, in Wales, there are reports of an accident on the A55 near Llandudno. It's like a real-life game of bumper cars out there, so take care on the roads.So there you have it folks, the latest traffic news to help you navigate your way through the chaos. Stay safe out there and remember, it's better to arrive late than not arrive at all. Happy travels!


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