Current Incidents
congestion
M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 13 July 2025. M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 13 July 2025. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 13 July 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound entry slip from the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 13 July 2025.
no delay
M6
Road WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J12and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 July 2025 to 06:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J15and J14 . 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 06:30 and 06:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 6:04 am. Its that time of the day again folks, where we tackle the chaos of the roads. Lets dive straight in to the madness, shall we?Starting off in London, we have reports of heavy congestion near the A406 North Circular Road due to a broken down vehicle at the junction with Bounds Green Road. Expect delays if youre heading that way.Heading up north to Manchester, there are delays on the M60 clockwise between junction 23 for Ashton under Lyne and junction 24 for Denton. Its slow moving out there, so be prepared for a longer journey.In Birmingham, watch out for delays on the M6 southbound between junctions 6 and 5 due to an accident. Traffic is crawling, so be patient if youre travelling in that direction.And finally, over in Leeds, there are reports of heavy traffic on the A64 York Road due to ongoing roadworks. Its looking like a bit of a nightmare, so plan your route accordingly.Well folks, thats all for the latest traffic and travel updates. Stay safe out there and remember, keep calm and drive on!
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