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congestion

M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 12 July 2025. M5M5 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 BanburyCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 MottisfontCongestionLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 WatfordCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J16and J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A64A64 TadcasterCongestionLocation : The A64 eastbound between the A659 Tadcaster West and the junction with the A659 Tadcaster East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 12 July 2025. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6011and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 WisbechCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A141and the A1101 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 CoventryCongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A423and the A46 Coventry East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 BicesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A421and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A31A31 Saint IvesCongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the A338 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 12 July 2025. A3A3 WokingCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the A247and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound at the junction with the A2270 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. A21A21 Tunbridge WellsCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A228and the A262 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Northbound : Taff's Well to Nantgarw : Roadworks : Closed : 15/07/25-16/07/25 2000-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Taffs Well to Nantgarw : Roadworks : Closed : 15/07/25-16/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/07/2025 20:00 , End Date:16/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 8:41

no delay

M25M25 Waltham AbbeyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J26and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M11M11 CambridgeBroken down vehicleLocation : The M11 southbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A34A34 OxfordAccidentLocation : The A34 northbound between the A44and the junction with the M40 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1A1 PontefractBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A639and the M62 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M56M56 CheadleRoad 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.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 9:54 am. And now, time to tackle the traffic woes around our beautiful country. Let's dive right in!Starting off in London, we've got some heavy congestion at the M25 junction 10 near Wisley. Expect some delays if you're heading that way. Over in Birmingham, there's a lane closure on the M6 northbound near junction 5 for Castle Vale, causing some slowing traffic. Heading up north to Manchester, we've got reports of a broken down vehicle on the M60 near junction 17. Make sure to give yourself some extra time if you're passing through that area. And in Edinburgh, roadworks are causing delays on the A720 at the Dreghorn junction.If you're in need of a diversion, why not take a scenic route and enjoy the view? Just make sure to pack your patience along with your snacks!So, there you have it folks, a quick round-up of the latest traffic updates from across the country. Stay safe out there on the roads and remember, keep calm and drive on!


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