Current Incidents

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M5Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J19and J18 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 22:30 on 15 July 2025 to 06:00 on 16 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J26and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:00 and 02:15 on 16 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 16 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M4RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J12 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:15 on 16 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 16 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier obstruction involving a vehicle fire. A1
AccidentLocation : The A1 northbound. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:00 and 02:15 on 16 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 16 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 1:14 am. Well folks, it looks like we've got quite a mixed bag of traffic issues to report on this hour. Let's dive right in:First up, we have reports of heavy congestion on the M25 near junction 9 for Leatherhead. Drivers are advised to take alternative routes if possible to avoid long delays.Moving on to the A38 in Derby, there are reports of a broken down vehicle causing delays near the Kingsway island. Traffic is building in the area, so do plan ahead if you're heading that way.In Birmingham, the A41 is experiencing delays near the Handsworth junction, due to roadworks causing lane closures. Commuters should expect delays and allow extra time for their journeys.And finally, in Manchester, there are reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the M60 near junction 17 for Prestwich. Emergency services are on the scene, but delays are expected so motorists are advised to find alternate routes if possible.So there you have it, a snapshot of the current traffic situation around the country. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember to keep calm if you hit any delays. Happy travels, everyone!
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