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A14A14 Market HarboroughCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound at junction J1 Welford. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 22 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M6M6 NorthwichAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J18and J19 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 22 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 22 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

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

A52A52 BeestonAccidentLocation : The A52 eastbound between the junctions with the A6464and the A6514 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 22 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 6:14 am. Well folks, let's dive right into the traffic chaos happening across our roads today. Starting off in Manchester, we've got some heavy congestion on the M60 near Junction 17. Avoid if you can, unless you've got a podcast or two lined up. Heading down to London, things are looking pretty sluggish on the A4 near the Hammersmith Flyover. Maybe it's time to try out that new audiobook you've been meaning to listen to. Over in Birmingham, roadworks are causing delays on the A38 around the Aston Expressway. Looks like you'll have plenty of time to practice your carpool karaoke skills. And finally, in Edinburgh, there's been an incident on the A720 near Straiton. Take a deep breath, enjoy the scenery, and remember - it's not a race, it's a journey. That's all for now, stay safe out there on the roads and keep calm behind the wheel. Who knows, maybe you'll discover a new favourite song while you're stuck in traffic. Until next time, happy travels!


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