Current Incidents

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M60CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 13 July 2025. M4
CongestionLocation : 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. 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 13 July 2025. 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 07:30 and 07:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : 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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M6Road 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. M5
Vehicle 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. M32
Broken 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 08:00 and 08:15 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A180
AuthorityOperationLocation : The A180 eastbound between the junctions with the A160and the A1173 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 7:44 am. Well folks, it seems like the roads are providing us with some entertainment today! Let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates:In London, we've got delays at the A12 junction in Newbury Park due to an accident. Make sure to avoid the area if you can and take an alternative route.Moving up north to Manchester, there's heavy congestion on the M60 near Sale due to an earlier breakdown. Drivers are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their journey.Heading over to Birmingham now, the A38 near Aston Expressway is experiencing slow traffic due to ongoing roadworks. It might be a good idea to plan your route carefully to avoid getting stuck in the gridlock.Down in Bristol, the M4 near the Almondsbury Interchange is moving slowly due to an increase in traffic volume. Keep an eye out for any updates to avoid being caught in a jam.And finally, in Edinburgh, there are reports of a lane closure on the A720 near Lasswade due to a broken down vehicle. Take caution if you're travelling in that area.Well, that's all for the traffic updates for now. Drive safe out there and happy travels!
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