Current Incidents

congestion
A453CongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 27 June 2025. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 southbound between the A245and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 27 June 2025. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 27 June 2025.
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M6Road WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. M1
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J23and J23A . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 27 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A31
Vehicle FireLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the M27and the A338 North. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 5:24 am. Well folks, it looks like we've got quite the traffic cocktail brewing across the country today. Let's stir things up with the latest updates from our trusty RSS feed. Starting in Birmingham, there are reports of heavy delays on the M6 near junction 6. Looks like those post-lockdown road trips are causing a bit of a bottleneck, so pack some snacks if you're heading that way.Over in Manchester, it's a similar story on the M60 with congestion building up around junction 18. Looks like someone forgot to tell the cars to social distance, so be prepared to inch along for a bit.Heading down south to London, the A4 is experiencing slow-moving traffic near Hammersmith Bridge. I guess the commuters are back in full force, so maybe it's time to dust off those walking shoes.And last but not least, in Edinburgh, there are delays on the A720 near Gilmerton due to a broken down vehicle. Looks like someone's Monday morning got off to a rough start - hopefully they've got a good audiobook to pass the time.Well, that's all for now folks. Stay safe out there on the roads and remember, it's not a race - unless you're in the fast lane. Happy travels!
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