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M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 CheadleCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. M6M6 WillenhallCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M54M54 WillenhallCongestionLocation : The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J9and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 14 July 2025. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. M20M20 MaidstoneCongestionLocation : The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696A696 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69A69 CarlisleCongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the M6and the A689 south of Brampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. A66A66 PenrithCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6and the A685 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A55A55 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A55 westbound exit slip to the A483 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the A522and the junction with the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 CannockCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M6and the A449 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 EveshamCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A44 Evesham Eastand the A44 Evesham north. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 CoventryCongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the A423and the junction with the A46 Coventry East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A44and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A36and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A249A249 SittingbourneCongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the A2and the junction with the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic. A20A20 DoverCongestionLocation : The A20 eastbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A260and the A256 Whitfield West . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J55 Copdock and J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M48M48 CrickM48 : Eastbound : J4 M4 J23 Rogiet to J2 Newhouse : Incident : Vehicle fire : Delays possible :Description: M48 : Eastbound : J4 M4 J23 Rogiet to J2 Newhouse : Incident : Vehicle fire : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/07/2025 15:17 , Expected end time:14/07/2025 16:35, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/07/2025 15:17

no delay

M4M4 EtonAccidentLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J6and J5 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1M1 Milton KeynesAccidentLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J14 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19A19 HartlepoolBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A181and the A182 Easington. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A694and the A69 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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

M56M56 WythenshaweRoad 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.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 15:44 pm. Hello there lovely listeners! Let's jump straight into the latest traffic updates from the roads, shall we?In Central London, we've got some heavy congestion on the A4 at Hogarth Roundabout, causing delays for those heading towards Chiswick. So, if you're planning to head that way, maybe pack some extra snacks for the journey!Heading up north, there's a bit of a pickle on the M62 near Warrington. Reports of a broken-down vehicle near junction 9 means that drivers should prepare for delays in that area. Maybe practice your car karaoke skills to pass the time?In Birmingham, be aware of slow-moving traffic on the A38(M) Aston Expressway heading towards the city centre. Seems like everyone's in a rush to get to work today, maybe they should try some traffic yoga to de-stress!And finally, down in Bristol, there's a lane closure on the M5 near junction 19 due to ongoing roadworks. Keep your patience handy and maybe listen to a podcast or two to keep you entertained.That's all for now folks, drive safely and remember, it's better to arrive late than to never arrive at all!


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