Current Incidents

congestion
M56CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 23 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 03:30 and 03:45 on 23 June 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A508 Northampton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 23 June 2025. 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 03:30 and 03:45 on 23 June 2025.
no delay
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M4AccidentLocation : The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J16 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A11
AccidentLocation : The A11 southbound between the junctions with the A47and the A1075 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:30 and 08:45 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 23 June 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 3:44 am. Attention drivers, hold on to your steering wheels as I bring you the latest traffic updates in the area! Big trouble on the M25 near Junction 16. Reports of a broken-down vehicle blocking one lane, causing delays for drivers heading towards the M40. Avoid this route if you can, it's like a car park out there!In Nottingham, congestion on the A610 through Eastwood. Seems like someone forgot to put their foot on the accelerator, so expect delays in that area. Quick heads up for those travelling through Birmingham - heavy traffic on the A38 near the city centre. It's slow-moving, folks, so you might want to take a detour if you're in a rush.Oh, and let's not forget our friends in Leeds. Delays on the M62 heading westbound, all the way from Junction 29 to Junction 27. You might want to pack a snack for this journey, folks.So, there you have it, folks! Stay safe on the roads and remember, patience is key. That's all for now, drive carefully out there!
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