Current Incidents

congestion
M60CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 10 July 2025. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M57
CongestionLocation : The junction of the M57 J7 and the M58. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 10 July 2025. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J19and J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 July 2025. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 eastbound at the junction with the A5036 from M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 northbound at the junction with the A45 Coventry West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 July 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 20:15 and 20:30 on 10 July 2025. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the A5111 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 northbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 10 July 2025. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A24 South and the junction with the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 10 July 2025. A2
CongestionLocation : The A2 westbound between the junctions with the A28and the M2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : 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 20:00 and 20:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the A52and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
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no delay
M5Broken down vehicleLocation : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J22 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 10 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M48
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M48 westbound between junctions J1and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 10 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M25
Vehicle FireLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J26and J27 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 10 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A50
Road WorksLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A511and the A516 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 17:09 on 10 July 2025 to 20:00 on 11 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:54 pm. Well, folks, it seems like the traffic is up to its usual tricks again today. Let's dive straight into the chaos on the roads across the UK.In London, there are reports of heavy congestion at the A4 junction in Brentford. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes if possible to avoid getting stuck in that mess.Heading up north to Manchester, traffic is moving at a snail's pace on the M60 near Sale. It might be a good idea to leave a bit earlier if you're planning to pass through that area.In Birmingham, there are delays on the A38 around the city centre. It looks like everyone is in a rush this morning, so be prepared for some bumper-to-bumper action.And finally, over in Edinburgh, the A720 is experiencing some delays near Straiton. Take a deep breath, put on some good music, and try to stay patient through the gridlock.Well, there you have it, folks. Stay safe on the roads, keep calm, and remember, it's all just a part of the adventure of getting from A to B. Bon voyage!
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