Current Incidents

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M6CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 10 July 2025. 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 06:00 and 06:15 on 10 July 2025. A20
CongestionLocation : The A20 westbound between the A256and the junction with the A260 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
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Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 6:04 am. Let's dive straight into the traffic updates - buckle up, folks!In East London, there are delays on the A13 at the junction with the A127 due to a broken down vehicle, so make sure to plan ahead if you're heading in that direction.Moving over to Birmingham, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M6 northbound at junction 6 due to ongoing roadworks, so expect some delays if you're travelling through this area.Heading up to Manchester, there is slow traffic on the M60 clockwise between junctions 15 and 17, so keep an eye out for any diversions and give yourself some extra time for your journey.And finally, in Edinburgh, there are delays on the A720 at Straiton due to an accident, so if you're in that area, be sure to take an alternative route if possible.That's it for the traffic updates for now, folks. Remember to stay safe on the roads and keep calm during any delays. Happy travels!
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