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M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11M11 EppingCongestionLocation : The M11 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 eastbound between the junctions with the A15and the A1166 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the junctions with the A6018and the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the A522and the junction with the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 FarthinghoeCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A422 Brackley East and the A422 Brackley South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A417A417 BirdlipCongestionLocation : The A417 southbound between the A436and the junction with the A419 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A610and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A286and the A259 Chichester East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : 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 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 BrentwoodCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J12and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 LetchworthCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A507 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 14 July 2025.

incident

M4M4 NewportM4 : Eastbound : J28 Tredegar Park to J24 Coldra : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J28 Tredegar Park to J24 Coldra : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/07/2025 6:48 , Expected end time:14/07/2025 9:48, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/07/2025 6:48

no delay

M25M25 Biggin HillGeneral ObstructionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J6and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Debris on the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M1M1 WatfordAccidentLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J16and J18 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M56M56 WythenshaweRoad WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J3and J1 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 August 2025 to 4 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 7:04 am. Let's dive right in with the latest traffic updates across the country. Starting off in London, we've got a bit of a bottleneck at the M25 junction 11 in Chertsey - not ideal if you're heading that way.Heading up north, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M62 near Rochdale. Might want to pack some extra snacks for that journey.Over in Birmingham, drivers are facing delays on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. Looks like it's not very express today!Moving to the coast, in Brighton, there's a bit of a gridlock situation at the A23 junction with the A27 - seaside traffic jams are no fun at all.In Edinburgh, things are moving slowly on the A720 City Bypass, so you might want to factor in some extra time for your commute.And finally, over in Cardiff, there are long delays on the M4 near Junction 33. Looks like someone pressed the slow-motion button.So there you have it, folks - a mix of delays and congestion across the country. Stay safe on the roads and remember to keep calm behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!


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