Current Incidents

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M49CongestionLocation : The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5and the M4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J24and J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. A57
CongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A6018 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52
CongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6011and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50
CongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 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 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 westbound at the junction with the A2270 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J44 Bury St Edmunds East and J45 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M4M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J32 CorytonDescription: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J32 Coryton, Start time: 26/06/2025 18:18 , Expected end time:26/06/2025 18:23, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 26/06/2025 18:18 A470
A470 : Now clear : Northbound : NantgarwDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Nantgarw, Start time: 26/06/2025 18:17 , Expected end time:26/06/2025 18:22, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 26/06/2025 18:17
no delay
M6Road WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M32
Road WorksLocation : The M32 northbound at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. A43
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A5and the M1 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A38
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A38 northbound. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M40AccidentLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J11 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A419
ResurfacingLocation : The A419 northbound. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 17:56 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:24 pm. And now, let's dive straight into the traffic updates. So grab your coffee, buckle up, and let's get you to your destination with as little hassle as possible.In Westminster, there are reports of heavy congestion at the junction of Whitehall and Parliament Square, so if you're heading that way, be prepared for some delays.Over in Birmingham, there's a build-up of traffic on the M6 southbound, near Junction 5 for Castle Bromwich. Keep an eye out for any alternative routes to avoid getting stuck in the jam.Heading up north to Manchester, there are reports of a broken down vehicle on the M60 clockwise at Junction 18 for Simister Island, adding to the usual rush hour chaos.If you're in Newcastle, be aware of delays on the A1(M) northbound near Washington Services. Take a deep breath, put on your favourite podcast, and enjoy the slow crawl.And finally, in Cardiff, there's a lane closure on the A4232 heading towards the city centre. Just a gentle reminder to stay zen behind the wheel and practice your deep breathing exercises.That's all for the latest traffic updates. Stay safe, stay patient, and happy travels!
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