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M69M69 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M69 slip road to the M1 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : The M66 northbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M621M621 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The junction of the M621 J27 and the M62. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 NorthwichCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J19and J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M55M55 PrestonCongestionLocation : The M55 eastbound between junction J2and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M53M53 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 BromsgroveCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J4A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 northbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 northbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Saint AlbansCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11M11 DuxfordCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66A66 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A1045and the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 eastbound between the A1079and the junction with the A1165 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A628A628 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A628 westbound between the A6024and the junction with the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A61A61 BarnsleyCongestionLocation : The A61 northbound between the junctions with the A616and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. A595A595 WhitehavenCongestionLocation : The A595 northbound between the A5086and the junction with the A5094 Whitehaven South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A590A590 Barrow In FurnessCongestionLocation : The A590 eastbound between the A5087 east of Ulverston and the junction with the A5092 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 FleetwoodCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the junctions with the A588 South and the A587 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A550A550 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The A550 northbound between the junctions with the A540and the A41 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A55A55 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A55 eastbound exit slip to the A56 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. A52A52 IlkestonCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound exit slip to the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the A50and the junction with the A5007 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound at the junction with the A514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A508and the A43 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A494A494 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A494 eastbound between the A540and the junction with the M56 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 Craven ArmsCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A4113and the A489 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 King's LynnCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound between the A1122and the junction with the A10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the A5630and the junction with the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A508 Northampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 10 July 2025. A446A446 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The A446 northbound between the junctions with the A452and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A413 Silverstone and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A42A42 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The junction of the A42and the A453. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Hemel HempsteadCongestionLocation : The A414 westbound between the junctions with the M1and the A4147 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A41A41 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The A41 westbound at the junction with the A550 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. A405A405 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A405 northbound between the M1and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 LichfieldCongestionLocation : The A38 northbound between the junctions with the A5148and the A5127 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 StocktonCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the A303and the junction with the A350 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. A35A35 BeaminsterCongestionLocation : The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A3066and the A3052 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound at the junction with the A423 north of Kennington. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31A31 WimborneCongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A350and the A349 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. A27A27 ClaphamCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 North and the A24 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A249A249 SheernessCongestionLocation : The A249 southbound between the junctions with the A250 Queenborough and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 Tunbridge WellsCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound exit slip to the A228 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. A2A2 FavershamCongestionLocation : The A2 westbound between the junctions with the A28and the M2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A66 eastbound. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound entry slip at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 GranthamCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 10 July 2025.

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M4M4 BassalegM4 : Eastbound : J28 Tredegar Park to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J28 Tredegar Park to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 10/07/2025 16:21 , Expected end time:10/07/2025 19:21, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/07/2025 16:21 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 10/07/2025 16:03 , Expected end time:10/07/2025 19:03, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/07/2025 16:03

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M56M56 Ellesmere PortAccidentLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J15and J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 1 and a half hours against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. M3M3 WinchesterAccidentLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J9and J10 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M27M27 West EndBroken down vehicleLocation : The M27 eastbound exit slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 10 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M20M20 AshfordVehicle FireLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 10 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A303A303 WincantonBroken down vehicleLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A371and the A359 South. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 10 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A3A3 ByfleetBroken down vehicleLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A247and the M25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 17:04 pm. Well folks, things are looking a little less than rosy out there on the roads today. Let's dive straight into the nitty gritty of the latest traffic updates.Starting off in Birmingham, we've got some slow-moving traffic on the M6 northbound at Junction 6 due to a broken down vehicle. So, you might want to pack some patience with your morning coffee if you're heading in that direction.Next up, over in Manchester, there are reports of heavy delays on the M60 clockwise at Junction 13. Seems like everyone's in a hurry to get somewhere today!Heading down south to London, it's not looking much better. There's congestion on the A13 Commercial Road heading towards the city, so you might want to reconsider that scenic route.And finally, if you're in Cardiff, be prepared for some delays on the A48 Western Avenue eastbound at Culverhouse Cross. Looks like the traffic gods are not smiling down on us today, folks.So there you have it, the not-so-jolly traffic news for today. Drive safe, stay patient, and try not to let the traffic woes get you down. Until next time, this is your travel reporter signing off.


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