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M56Road WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J3and J1 . 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 2 August 2025 to 4 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. A63
AccidentLocation : The A63 eastbound between the A1166and the junction with the A1033 East. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 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 5:14 am. Hello there, travellers! Time to dive into the latest traffic and travel updates from across the UK.In Birmingham, we have reports of heavy congestion around Junction 6 of the M6 motorway, so do pack your patience if you're heading in that direction.Heading over to Manchester, there are delays on the A56 approaching the city centre, so make sure to factor in some extra time for your journey.Down in London, a broken down vehicle on the A4 is causing some headaches near Hammersmith, so be prepared for some stop-start traffic in that area.If you're in Cardiff, be aware of some temporary traffic lights causing delays on Cowbridge Road East, so keep your eyes peeled for any diversions.And finally, in Edinburgh, there are reports of slow-moving traffic on the A90 near Queensferry Crossing, so take it easy out there, folks.Well, that's all for now, let's hope your journey is smooth sailing from here on out! Stay safe and stay tuned for more updates.
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