Current Incidents
congestion
M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J21and J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J11and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20
CongestionLocation : The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A610and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 12 July 2025. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A338and the A30 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A420and the A44 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A2270and the A22 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M48 : Both directions : Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further noticeDescription: M48 : Both directions : Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further notice, Start time: 27/05/2025 0:00 , Expected end time:23/05/2026 23:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/06/2025 12:42no delay
M53
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M53 northbound between junctions J2and J1 . 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 19:00 and 19:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M4
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J4and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M23
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J35and J34 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:45 and 19:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A247and the M25 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A12
Vehicle FireLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J19and J18 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M60
AccidentLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J25 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. M56
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 18:54 pm. Let's dive straight into the traffic madness happening around the country. Starting off in London, we've got major delays on the M25 near Junction 11 due to a broken down vehicle. Avoid if you can or buckle up for a long ride.Heading up north to Manchester, the M60 is experiencing heavy congestion near Junction 6 in Sale. Looks like everyone's trying to get out and about today.Over in Birmingham, drivers on the M6 Northbound are facing delays near Junction 5 due to an accident. Take a deep breath and stay patient folks.In Bristol, there's slow-moving traffic on the M4 Westbound around Junction 19 near the city centre. Looks like the city is wide awake and on the move.And finally, in Edinburgh, the A720 near Straiton is looking like a car park right now. Avoid this area unless you're a fan of sitting in traffic.So there you have it folks, stay safe out there and keep your cool. That's all for the latest traffic and travel updates. Happy travels!
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