Current Incidents

congestion
M4CongestionLocation : The M4 westbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 20 June 2025. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J21Aand J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 20 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 20 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M32Road WorksLocation : The M32 northbound at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M20
Vehicle RecoveryLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J1and J3 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 20 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 20 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 3:14 am. Its bumper to bumper out there, folks! Lets dive straight into the traffic chaos happening around the country today.In London, weve got delays on the M25 clockwise at junction 11 due to a broken down lorry. Drivers are being advised to find an alternate route if possible.Heading up north, in Manchester, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M60 near junction 7. Its a slow crawl for those trying to get through that area.Over in Birmingham, theres a lane closure on the A38(M) Aston Expressway heading towards the city centre. Be prepared for some added journey time if youre heading that way.Heading down to the south coast, in Brighton, theres a broken down vehicle causing delays on the A27 near Falmer. Traffic is building up quickly, so best to avoid that stretch if you can.And wrapping things up, in Edinburgh, theres a closure on the A720 at the Calder Junction. Traffic is at a standstill, so patience is key if youre in that area.So, there you have it, keep your cool out there on the roads, and hopefully youll reach your destination with minimal stress. Stay safe, everyone!
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