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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 eastbound between junctions J1and J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 18 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56M56 DaresburyCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 18 June 2025. M5M5 SmethwickCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:30 and 03:45 on 18 June 2025. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : The A52 westbound between the junctions with the A46and the A6011 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 18 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the A245 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 18 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M6M6 WillenhallRoad 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. M32M32 BristolRoad WorksLocation : The M32 northbound at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 18 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M27M27 FarehamRoad 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. A49A49 WellingtonResurfacingLocation : The A49 northbound between the A4103and the junction with the A417 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 19:37 on 17 June 2025 to 06:00 on 18 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19A19 TynemouthRoad 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.

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

M62M62 RochdaleRoad WorksLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J22and J21 . Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:25 on 17 June 2025 to 06:00 on 18 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 4:24 am. Hello everyone, let's dive straight into the traffic updates for your drive home tonight.In West London, there are reports of heavy congestion on the A4 near Chiswick Roundabout. Avoid if you can, unless you enjoy watching stationary vehicles.Heading north, there's a lane closure on the M1 near Luton, causing delays for drivers trying to escape the office grind.If you're in Leeds, brace yourselves for delays on the A61 near Leeds city centre. Maybe take a detour through the scenic route to keep your spirits up.Down south in Southampton, there's a broken-down vehicle on the A33 near Redbridge Roundabout. Looks like someone's having a rough day.And finally, in Birmingham, expect delays on the A38 near the Aston Expressway. Nothing express about that today!That's all for now, folks. Stay safe on the roads and remember, patience is a virtue (especially in rush hour traffic).


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