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 05:15 and 05:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11
CongestionLocation : The M11 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the A38and the junction with the A395 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 14 July 2025.
no delay
M3Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A183and the A690 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 5:54 am. If you're currently on the roads around Hampshire, you might want to brace yourselves for some delays. There are reports of heavy traffic on the A3025 near Woolston due to an overturned lorry. Avoid the area if you can as recovery work is underway.Heading over to the M25 now, where there are long delays clockwise due to a broken-down vehicle at junction 8 for Reigate. Make sure to allow extra time for your journey if you're passing through this area.In West Yorkshire, motorists are facing significant delays on the M62 eastbound near junction 25 for Brighouse. A collision has resulted in lane closures and slow-moving traffic. Take alternate routes if possible to avoid getting stuck in the congestion.Back in the South East, there are reports of congestion on the A3 near Guildford. Delays are building up so be prepared for slower than usual travel times.And that's all for your latest traffic and travel updates. Stay safe on the roads and remember, patience is key when facing unexpected delays. Drive carefully and have a smooth journey ahead.
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