Current Incidents

congestion
M621CongestionLocation : The M621 eastbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 12 July 2025. M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J10and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J4and J4A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3
CongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J4Aand J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J12and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 21:30 and 21:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57
CongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A6018 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 12 July 2025. A31
CongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the M27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M4Broken down vehicleLocation : The M4 westbound at junction J4 . 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 22:45 and 23:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M32
AccidentLocation : The M32 northbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M60AccidentLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J25 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. M56
Road WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 for A34. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M20
AccidentLocation : The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J4 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A66
AccidentLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A595 South and the A595 North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A19
AccidentLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1171and the A189 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 13 July 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 22:34 pm. It's that time of the day when we can't avoid the inevitable...traffic updates! Let's dive in, shall we?Starting off in London, we've got some delays on the M25 at Junction 9 due to a broken down vehicle, causing a bit of a jam for those heading towards Leatherhead. If you're in that area, best pack some snacks and brace yourself for a delay.Heading up north to Birmingham, there's heavy traffic on the A38 approaching the city centre, with delays building up around the Aston Expressway. Looks like patience will be a virtue for drivers in that area.Over in Manchester, the M62 near Junction 12 is experiencing some slow-moving traffic, so you might want to factor that into your travel plans if you're heading towards Liverpool. On the bright side, plenty of time to catch up on your favorite podcast, right?And finally, in Edinburgh, there are reports of congestion on the A720 near Gogar Roundabout, with delays affecting drivers heading towards the city centre. Just another day in the life of a commuter, eh?That's all for now folks, stay safe out there on the roads and keep calm while you navigate through the traffic madness. Until next time, happy travels!
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