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 04:00 and 04:15 on 14 July 2025. A63
CongestionLocation : The A63 westbound at the junction with the A1165 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 14 July 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A508 Northampton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 14 July 2025.
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Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J38and J37 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 4:44 am. Let's dive straight into it - time for your daily traffic update!In Hertfordshire, there are delays on the M25 anticlockwise between junction 23 for South Mimms and junction 21A for St. Albans. So, if you're heading that way, maybe pack a snack or two.Over in Yorkshire, there's heavy traffic on the A64 eastbound near Tadcaster. Looks like everyone's in a rush to get somewhere - maybe they heard there's a sale on at the local bakery!Heading down south, watch out for congestion on the M4 eastbound near Swindon. Slow and steady wins the race, folks.In Edinburgh, there are delays on the A720 City Bypass westbound at Dreghorn. Maybe put on a podcast and enjoy the scenic views while you wait.And finally, in London, there's heavy traffic on the A12 Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach northbound towards Poplar. Keep calm and carry on, my fellow commuters.That's it for your traffic update today. Stay safe on the roads, and remember - a little traffic jam is just nature's way of telling you to slow down and enjoy the journey. Drive carefully out there!
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