Current Incidents
congestion
CongestionLocation : The A421 northbound at the junction with the A4280 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 14 July 2025.no delay
M4
General ObstructionLocation : The M4 westbound at junction J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Debris on the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M20
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . 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 02:30 and 02:45 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J37and J36 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 2:44 am. Let's dive straight into it - time for your daily traffic update!In Hertfordshire, there are delays on the M25 anticlockwise between junction 23 for South Mimms and junction 21A for St. Albans. So, if you're heading that way, maybe pack a snack or two.Over in Yorkshire, there's heavy traffic on the A64 eastbound near Tadcaster. Looks like everyone's in a rush to get somewhere - maybe they heard there's a sale on at the local bakery!Heading down south, watch out for congestion on the M4 eastbound near Swindon. Slow and steady wins the race, folks.In Edinburgh, there are delays on the A720 City Bypass westbound at Dreghorn. Maybe put on a podcast and enjoy the scenic views while you wait.And finally, in London, there's heavy traffic on the A12 Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach northbound towards Poplar. Keep calm and carry on, my fellow commuters.That's it for your traffic update today. Stay safe on the roads, and remember - a little traffic jam is just nature's way of telling you to slow down and enjoy the journey. Drive carefully out there!
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