Current Incidents
congestion
M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the A38and the junction with the A395 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 14 July 2025.
no delay
M3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
AccidentLocation : The A63 eastbound between the A1166and the junction with the A1033 East. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 5:24 am. And now, onto the traffic updates - because let's face it, we all need to know what chaos is unfolding on the roads out there!In Northamptonshire, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M1 Southbound between Junction 16 Daventry and Junction 15 for Northampton. So, if you're heading that way, you might want to pack some extra snacks for the journey.Meanwhile, in Buckinghamshire, there are delays on the A41 heading into Aylesbury due to roadworks. Looks like someone's decided to add a little extra spice to your commute today!Over in Kent, there's a bit of a headache on the M25 near Junction 5 for Sevenoaks. Delays are building up in both directions, so be prepared to practice your patience on this one.And finally, in Surrey, there's a broken down vehicle causing issues on the A3 near Guildford. Avoid the area if you can, or at least have your favourite podcast ready to keep you company while you wait.That's all for the traffic updates for now folks. Safe travels out there, and remember - stay calm, stay safe, and maybe invest in a good audiobook for those traffic jams!
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