Current Incidents
congestion
M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 07:15 and 07:30 on 12 July 2025. A40
CongestionLocation : The A40 eastbound entry slip from the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A285 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 12 July 2025. A2
CongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A258and the A20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 12 July 2025.
incident
A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Taff's Well : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 13/07/25-14/07/25 2100-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Taffs Well : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 13/07/25-14/07/25 2100-0600 :, Start time: 13/07/2025 21:00 , End Date:14/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 7:53no delay
M4
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J8and J7 . 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 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J40and J39 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Road WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 for A34. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 12 July 2025 to 14 July 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 August 2025 to 4 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 8:14 am. Alright folks, let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way home or wherever you're headed. In Shropshire, if you're thinking of taking the A49 at the Church Stretton junction, better think again as there's heavy traffic due to roadworks causing delays. Heading over to Worcestershire now, the A449 at Kidderminster is also experiencing delays, so you might want to consider an alternative route if you're planning to pass through there.And in Yorkshire, specifically at the A629 in Skipton, there's slow moving traffic, so be prepared for a slightly longer journey time.In the East Midlands, the A606 near to Melton Mowbray is dealing with some congestion, so take extra care if you're passing through that area.Over in Lancashire, the M65 near Blackburn is seeing delays due to an accident, so avoid that stretch if you can.And finally, in Herefordshire, the A465 around Hereford is also experiencing delays. So keep those eyes peeled and plan your journey accordingly.That's all for your traffic update today, safe travels everyone!
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