Current Incidents

congestion
M6CongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J11and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M49
CongestionLocation : 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 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27
CongestionLocation : The M27 westbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 31 May 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 15:00 and 15:15 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M2
CongestionLocation : The M2 westbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11
CongestionLocation : The M11 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696
CongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the junctions with the A669and the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 31 May 2025. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 31 May 2025. 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 15:15 and 15:30 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500
CongestionLocation : The A500 southbound at the junction with the A527 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A428and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404
CongestionLocation : The A404 southbound between the junctions with the A4155and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38
CongestionLocation : 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 15:30 and 15:45 on 31 May 2025. A31
CongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the M27and the A338 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic. A303
CongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the A36and the junction with the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the A35and the junction with the A303 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A27and the A2270. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 31 May 2025. A26
CongestionLocation : The A26 southbound between the A27and the junction with the A259 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259
CongestionLocation : The A259 westbound between the junctions with the A268and the A2101 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21
CongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A268 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2
CongestionLocation : The A2 westbound between the junctions with the A28and the M2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19
CongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A194and the A185 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M4M4 : Both directions : J41 Pentyla/Baglan : Cyclic maintenance : Entry slip road closed : Exit slip road closed : Diversions in place : 02/06/25-03/06/25 1930-0000 :Description: M4 : Both directions : J41 Pentyla/Baglan : Cyclic maintenance : Entry slip road closed : Exit slip road closed : Diversions in place : 02/06/25-03/06/25 1930-0000 :, Start time: 02/06/2025 19:30 , End Date:03/06/2025 0:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 30/05/2025 15:09 A470
A470 : Northbound : Pontypridd to Abercynon : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 01/06/25-03/06/25 2000-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Pontypridd to Abercynon : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 01/06/25-03/06/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 01/06/2025 20:00 , End Date:03/06/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 30/05/2025 14:53
no delay
M23Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:15 and 16:30 on 31 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J14and J15 . 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 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A174
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A174 eastbound between the junctions with the A172and the A1053 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:30 and 15:45 on 31 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1
AccidentLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A194Mand the A167 Washington Birtley . Lane Closures : Lane four is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M5AccidentLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J14and J13 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:00 and 16:15 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A36
AccidentLocation : The A36 northbound between the A303and the junction with the A350 South. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 15:44 pm. Well, it's that time of day again where we dive into the world of traffic and travel updates. Let's see what the roads have in store for us today.Starting off in the lovely town of Manchester, we've got reports of heavy traffic on the M60 near junction 12. Looks like you might want to pack some patience for that stretch of the road.Heading down south to Birmingham, there's congestion on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. So, if you're heading that way, maybe put on a podcast to pass the time.Over in London, the A406 North Circular Road is living up to its reputation with slow-moving traffic near Ilford. Time to practice those breathing exercises, folks.Oh, and for all you lucky folks looking to escape the chaos and hit the M4, be prepared for some delays near Newport. Looks like even the motorway can't catch a break today.Well, that's it for the traffic and travel updates for now. Remember to drive safe, stay patient, and maybe have a good playlist ready for those long waits. Until next time, happy travels!
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