Current Incidents

congestion
M56CongestionLocation : 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 26 July 2025. 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 05:15 and 05:30 on 26 July 2025.
incident
no delay
M62Vehicle RecoveryLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J25and J24 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 26 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 26 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M5
Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J5and J4A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 July 2025 to 06:00 on 27 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. M20
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:46 on 17 July 2025 to 06:00 on 7 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A120
ResurfacingLocation : The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the M11and the A131 South. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 04:53 on 26 July 2025 to 06:00 on 27 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M18AuthorityOperationLocation : The M18 northbound between the M1and junction J1 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 26 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 26 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A20
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A20 eastbound. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 26 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 26 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 6:04 am. And now for the latest traffic and travel updates. Let's dive right into it!In Londonderry, expect delays on the A2 Waterside Road due to ongoing roadworks. Over in Manchester, there's heavy traffic on the M60 near junction 13 Worsley. Heading down to London, we're seeing slow-moving traffic on the A4 Great West Road near Chiswick Roundabout. And in Birmingham, watch out for congestion on the A38M Aston Expressway.If you're in Edinburgh, be prepared for delays on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass near Straiton. And in Cardiff, there's heavy traffic on the A4232 near Butetown Tunnel.So, there you have it folks - make sure to plan your journey accordingly to avoid getting caught up in any traffic jams. Stay safe out there on the roads!
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