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M60M60 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 TewkesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J8and J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 SloughCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J5and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 southbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M27 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 6 July 2025. M25M25 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11M11 ChingfordCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 6 July 2025. M1M1 RotherhamCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J34 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 6 July 2025. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A631A631 RotherhamCongestionLocation : The A631 southbound between the junctions with the A6178and the A6178 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 6 July 2025. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 6 July 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 6 July 2025. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : 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 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : 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 15:00 and 15:15 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 CondoverCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A488and the A49 South of Shrewsbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : 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 15:15 and 15:30 on 6 July 2025. A417A417 BirdlipCongestionLocation : The A417 southbound at the junction with the M5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 6 July 2025. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A338and the A30 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the M25and the junction with the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 6 July 2025. A3A3 PetersfieldCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A272 Petersfield North and the A325 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the A256 Whitfield East and the junction with the A258 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 6 July 2025. A19A19 JarrowCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the A194and the junction with the A185 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 GatesheadCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the A184and the junction with the A694 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M6M6 WiganBroken down vehicleLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J23and J26 . 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 6 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 6 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J3Aand J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 July 2025 to 06:00 on 7 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M4M4 SloughBroken down vehicleLocation : The M4 westbound between junctions J5and J6 . 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 16:15 and 16:30 on 6 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 6 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M23M23 CaterhamAccidentLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:15 on 6 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 6 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

A43A43 SilverstonePublicEventLocation : The A43 northbound between the A422 Brackley (East) and the junction with the A5 . Name : British F1 GP 2025 at Silverstone Circuit. Reason : Motor racing event. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 06:16 on 6 July 2025 to 21:00 on 6 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 15:54 pm. Let's dive into the latest traffic updates, folks. Brace yourselves, it's a bumpy ride out there!In Surrey, there are reports of heavy congestion at Junction 6 on the M25. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid getting caught in the chaos.Heading over to Essex, it looks like there's a bit of a jam at the A12 near Chelmsford. Keep calm and carry on, my friends.Oh, and in Manchester, the M61 is experiencing some delays near Bolton. Looks like it's going to be a long drive for those folks.Don't forget about Oxfordshire, where there's some slow-moving traffic on the A34 near Oxford. Take a deep breath and enjoy the scenic views while you wait.And finally, in Kent, there are reports of roadworks causing delays on the M20 near Maidstone. Patience is key, my fellow travellers.Phew! That's a wrap on the traffic updates for today. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember to keep your cool in the midst of the madness. Happy travels, everyone!


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