Traffic Update

Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : The M66 southbound exit slip at junction J4 for M60. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. M61M61 SamlesburyCongestionLocation : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 BicesterCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J9and J8A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 13 July 2025. Cause : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 FleetCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J4Aand J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. M1M1 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696A696 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. A663A663 ManchesterCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the A6104and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A64A64 YorkCongestionLocation : The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A1237 York North and the A169 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A616A616 DeepcarCongestionLocation : The A616 eastbound between the A629and the junction with the A61 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A590A590 WindermereCongestionLocation : The A590 eastbound between the A5092and the junction with the A592 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6011and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 CannockCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the A4601and the junction with the A34 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A494A494 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A494 eastbound at the junction with the A540 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 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 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 WellingboroughCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A5001 West and the A5001 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A419A419 SwindonCongestionLocation : The A419 northbound at the junction with the A4259 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. A38A38 PlymouthCongestionLocation : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A388and the A3064 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 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 11:30 and 11:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 BodminCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A38and the A395 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 WokingCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the A247and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A259 Chichester West and the A286 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : The A259 eastbound between the junctions with the A27and the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 13 July 2025. A23A23 BrightonCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound entry slip from the A27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J55 Copdock and J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

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: 13/07/2025 11:29 , Expected end time:13/07/2025 17:29, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/07/2025 11:29 A55A55 ValleyA55 : Eastbound : J2 Ty Mawr to J3 Pen Caledog (Valley) : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 30/06/25-19/07/25 1800-0600 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : J2 Ty Mawr to J3 Pen Caledog (Valley) : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 30/06/25-19/07/25 1800-0600 :, Start time: 30/06/2025 18:00 , End Date:19/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 30/06/2025 18:00 A40A40 MinwearA40 : Both directions : Carmarthen Bypass : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place : 19/06/25-25/07/25 2000-0600 :Description: A40 : Both directions : Carmarthen Bypass : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place : 19/06/25-25/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 19/06/2025 20:00 , End Date:25/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 19/06/2025 20:00

no delay

M62M62 HalifaxBroken down vehicleLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J24and J22 . 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 12:30 and 12:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M6M6 CannockRoad WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J12and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 July 2025 to 06:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. M27M27 MottisfontAccidentLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. M20M20 AshfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J10A . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A1A1 SuttonAccidentLocation : The A1 northbound between the A638and the junction with the M62 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A61A61 DeepcarAccidentLocation : The A61 northbound between the A616and the junction with the M1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:15 and 13:30 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 12:14 pm. Let's dive straight into the traffic chaos unfolding across the country today. In London, there are severe delays on the M25 clockwise between J25 (Enfield) and J27 (M11). It's bumper-to-bumper out there, so pack some snacks if you're heading that way.Heading up north to Manchester, the M60 anti-clockwise is looking like a nightmare between J17 (Prestwich) and J13 (Worsley). Keep calm and listen to some good tunes to avoid road rage.Down in Birmingham, there are reports of an accident on the A38 at the junction with the A4540. Take a deep breath and remember to check your mirrors before changing lanes.And finally, in Bristol, the M32 northbound is crawling from J3 (St. Paul's) to J2 (Eastville). Time to practice your patience and maybe throw in some deep breathing exercises. That's all for now folks, remember to stay safe, stay sane, and most importantly, stay out of traffic! Happy travels!


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