Current Incidents
congestion
M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 westbound at junction J37 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J4and J4A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42
CongestionLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J6and J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J29and J29A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69
CongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the A686and the A6079 west of Hexham. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A556
CongestionLocation : The A556 northbound at the junction with the M56 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 26 June 2025. A43
CongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A421and the A422 Brackley South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 26 June 2025. A428
CongestionLocation : The A428 westbound between the junctions with the M11and the A1198 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 26 June 2025. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A38and the A395 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A428and the A141 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M32
Road 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 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M18
AccidentLocation : The M18 northbound between junctions J1and J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:00 and 00:15 on 27 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A38
Vehicle FireLocation : The A38 westbound between the junctions with the M5and the A382 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:00 and 00:15 on 27 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M26
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M26 westbound entry slip at junction J2A . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A419
ResurfacingLocation : The A419 northbound. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 17:56 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 22:54 pm. And now, let's dive straight into the traffic updates. So grab your coffee, buckle up, and let's get you to your destination with as little hassle as possible.In Westminster, there are reports of heavy congestion at the junction of Whitehall and Parliament Square, so if you're heading that way, be prepared for some delays.Over in Birmingham, there's a build-up of traffic on the M6 southbound, near Junction 5 for Castle Bromwich. Keep an eye out for any alternative routes to avoid getting stuck in the jam.Heading up north to Manchester, there are reports of a broken down vehicle on the M60 clockwise at Junction 18 for Simister Island, adding to the usual rush hour chaos.If you're in Newcastle, be aware of delays on the A1(M) northbound near Washington Services. Take a deep breath, put on your favourite podcast, and enjoy the slow crawl.And finally, in Cardiff, there's a lane closure on the A4232 heading towards the city centre. Just a gentle reminder to stay zen behind the wheel and practice your deep breathing exercises.That's all for the latest traffic updates. Stay safe, stay patient, and happy travels!
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