Current Incidents
congestion
M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J12 . 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. 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 between the A259 Chichester East and the junction with the A285 Chichester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J29and J29A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:30 and 09:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. A34
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A303and the A343 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
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. M40
AccidentLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1Aand J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 7:44 am. Let's dive straight into the traffic chaos across the country. In London, we have reports of heavy congestion on the M25 near junction 10 for Wisley. Seems like drivers are as stuck as a broken sat-nav in rush hour.Heading up north, Manchester is experiencing delays on the M60 due to a broken down vehicle near junction 12 for Eccles. So, if you're in that area, maybe pack a snack and a good playlist to keep you sane.Over in Birmingham, there are long queues on the M6 southbound between junctions 5 and 4a. It's busier than a train station during a rail strike.If you're travelling in Scotland, Edinburgh is facing some traffic troubles with slow-moving traffic on the A720 near the Sheriffhall roundabout. Get ready to embrace the snail's pace, folks.Remember, stay patient, stay safe, and choose your driving soundtrack wisely. This is your trusty travel reporter signing off till the next update. Happy travels, everyone!
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