Current Incidents
congestion
M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J20and J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 12 July 2025. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J14and J15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 12 July 2025. Cause : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. A57
CongestionLocation : 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 00:00 and 00:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500
CongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the M6 J15 and the A519 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 12 July 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A423and the A46 Coventry East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J9and J11 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:30 and 01:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:30 and 01:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J5and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:00 and 01:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M23
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 southbound between junctions J8and J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J6and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane four is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A414
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A414 westbound between the junctions with the M1and the A4147 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:15 and 01:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M56
Road WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 for A34. 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 12 July 2025 to 14 July 2025. 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. A38
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A38 westbound. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 1:04 am. Drivers, hold onto your steering wheels and buckle up, because it's time for your latest traffic update!Heading south on the M1, we've got some slow-moving traffic at junction 23A, near Loughborough. So, put on some good music and enjoy the scenic route if you can.Over in Birmingham, there are delays on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. It seems like the traffic just can't handle the excitement in the city today!If you're in Liverpool, watch out for congestion near the city centre on the A5052. Looks like everyone's heading to the docks for a day out!And last but not least, in Newcastle, we've got some heavy traffic on the A167(M) near the Tyne Bridge. It's like a traffic jam party up there!Well, that's all for your traffic update today folks. Remember, stay safe on the roads and keep calm behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!
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