Current Incidents

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M62CongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound at junction J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 26 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J4and J4A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 26 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 westbound between junctions J19and J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 26 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J30and J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 26 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 26 July 2025. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 26 July 2025. A12
CongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J29and J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 26 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
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M5Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J5and J4A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M20
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:46 on 17 July 2025 to 06:00 on 7 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A20
Overturned VehicleLocation : The A20 westbound between the junctions with the M25and the A223 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 26 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 26 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 22:34 pm. Attention all fellow road warriors! Let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way through the maze of asphalt and tail lights. Starting off in the bustling town of Manchester, we've got reports of delays at the M62 junction 18 due to an accident. Traffic is moving at a snail's pace, so do plan your journey accordingly.Heading down south to the lovely town of Reading, the A33 is experiencing heavy congestion near the M4 junction 11. Avoid this area if you can to save yourself from getting stuck in the hour-long queue.Over in London, our beloved capital city, the A406 North Circular Road is living up to its reputation with long delays westbound at the A1 junction. Take a deep breath, put on some good music, and brace yourself for the bumper-to-bumper crawl.And finally, for those travelling towards the beautiful town of Brighton, the A27 is facing delays near Lewes due to roadworks. Stay patient, stay calm, and remember, we're all in this traffic jam together.That's it for the latest traffic and travel news. Stay safe out there, keep your cool, and happy travels!
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