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M4M4 HeathrowCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 13 July 2025. M25M25 ByfleetCongestionLocation : 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 13 July 2025. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : 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 07:45 and 08:00 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 HarwichCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound between junctions J62 Dockgate Roundabout and J61 Felixstowe Interchange. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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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. M5M5 BradfordVehicle FireLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J27 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. M32M32 BristolBroken down vehicleLocation : The M32 southbound exit slip at junction J3 . 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 08:30 and 08:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 8:04 am. Well folks, it's time for your daily dose of traffic updates to help you navigate through the chaos of the roads. Let's jump right into it, shall we?Starting off in Birmingham, we have heavy congestion at the M6 junction 6 due to an earlier accident. Make sure to avoid this area if possible to save yourself from a headache.Heading over to Manchester, there are delays on the M62 near junction 19. It seems like everyone is trying to get somewhere in a hurry today, so pack your patience along with your snacks for the journey.If you're in London, be prepared for slow moving traffic on the A4 in Hammersmith. It's a typical day in the Capital, so just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view of brake lights as far as the eye can see.And finally, in Edinburgh, there's a lane closure on the A720 at Dreghorn. Looks like someone forgot to set their alarm this morning, causing a ripple effect for everyone else on the road.Well, that's all for now folks. Stay safe out there and remember, it's better to arrive late than never. Happy travels!


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