Current Incidents

congestion
M69CongestionLocation : The M69 northbound between junction J1and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J25and J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61
CongestionLocation : The M61 northbound at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 16 May 2025. M54
CongestionLocation : The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J8and J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M49
CongestionLocation : The M49 northbound between the M5and the junction with the M4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M42
CongestionLocation : The M42 northbound at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20
CongestionLocation : The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. M180
CongestionLocation : The M180 westbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696
CongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 16 May 2025. A66
CongestionLocation : 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 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A64
CongestionLocation : The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A1237 York North and the A169 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. A61
CongestionLocation : 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 14:30 and 14:45 on 16 May 2025. A595
CongestionLocation : The A595 northbound between the A5086and the junction with the A5094 Whitehaven South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. A57
CongestionLocation : 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 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50
CongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A521 Blythe Bridge West and the A521 Blythe Bridge East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M69and the A47 Hinckley. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47
CongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound at the junction with the A15 Peterborough West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 southbound between the A435 Evesham Southand the junction with the M5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A509 South and the A509 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. A43
CongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A413 Silverstone and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A417
CongestionLocation : The A417 northbound between the junctions with the A419and the A436 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. A414
CongestionLocation : The A414 eastbound between the junctions with the M1and the A405 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A405
CongestionLocation : 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 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 northbound between the junctions with the A61 Alfreton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 16 May 2025. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A30 East and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35
CongestionLocation : The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A37and the A3066 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A44and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303
CongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A36and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 northbound exit slip to the A322 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 South and the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. A21
CongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A2100 north of Battle and the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. A19
CongestionLocation : The A19 southbound exit slip to the A184 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 16 May 2025. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J15and J16 Catworth. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A120
CongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 South and the A131 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A11
CongestionLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A14and the A1065 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M4M4 : Eastbound : J28 Tredegar Park to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J28 Tredegar Park to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 16/05/2025 14:01 , Expected end time:16/05/2025 16:01, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 16/05/2025 14:01 A55
A55 : Eastbound : J22 Old Colwyn to J23 Llanddulas : Emergency work : 1 lane closed : Accident earlier : Slow traffic : 17/05/25-18/05/25 2000-0600 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : J22 Old Colwyn to J23 Llanddulas : Emergency work : 1 lane closed : Accident earlier : Slow traffic : 17/05/25-18/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 17/05/2025 20:00 , End Date:18/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 16/05/2025 14:11
no delay
M18Broken down vehicleLocation : The M18 northbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A42
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A42 northbound between the M42and junction J12 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Cleared. A1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A639and the M62 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:15 and 15:30 on 16 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 16 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 15:04 pm. Well folks, let's jump straight into the traffic mayhem around our lovely country. Down in Bristol, we've got a bit of a slow crawl on the M32 heading towards the city centre, so pack your patience if you're heading that way. Up in Manchester, it's a bit of a dodgy situation on the A56 at the Altrincham Road junctiondefinitely one to avoid if you can.Heading over to Birmingham now, we've got reports of heavy delays on the M6 northbound around Spaghetti Junction, so expect to be stuck in a tangle of cars for a while. And over in London, well, surprise surprise, it's a nightmare on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing. Seems like that bottleneck just can't catch a break.In Edinburgh, things are looking a bit grim on the A720 at Straiton, so prepare for some patience-testing gridlock. And last but not least, over in Cardiff, we've got reports of a crash on the A470 at the Gabalfa interchangenot the best way to start your day.So there you have it folks, stay safe out there on the roads and remember, patience is key when it comes to tackling those traffic jams. Till next time, keep calm and drive on!
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