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M60M60 Trafford ParkCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise between junctions J10and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. M5M5 MalvernCongestionLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J7and J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M49M49 AvonmouthCongestionLocation : The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5and the M4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 WarwickCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. M4M4 HeathrowCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound entry slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. M25M25 Potters BarCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 westbound at the junction with the A1165 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A6018 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 19:00 and 19:15 on 26 June 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 04:15 and 04:30 on 27 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 HavershamCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A43and the A508 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A438and the junction with the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. A47A47 PeterboroughCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound at the junction with the A1260 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. A45A45 RugbyCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A445and the A4071 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A5and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Cause : Broken down vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A405A405 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A405 northbound between the junctions with the M1and the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A40A40 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The A40 eastbound between the junctions with the M40and the A437 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 MottisfontCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A3090and the A27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 HaslemereCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound between the A333and the junction with the A325 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A470A470 NantgarwA470 : Now clear : Northbound : NantgarwDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Nantgarw, Start time: 26/06/2025 18:17 , Expected end time:26/06/2025 18:22, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 26/06/2025 18:17

no delay

M32M32 BristolRoad WorksLocation : The M32 northbound at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M1M1 BeestonBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J25 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A38A38 DerbyBroken down vehicleLocation : The A38 northbound. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A1A1 AlnwickBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A697and the A1068 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A419A419 PrestonResurfacingLocation : The A419 northbound. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 17:56 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:44 pm. Well folks, it looks like the roads are playing a little game of bumper cars today, so buckle up and let's dive into the latest traffic chaos across the region.Starting off in Cheshire, we've got reports of heavy delays around J19 on the M6 southbound due to an earlier accident. So, if you're heading towards Knutsford, you might want to pack a picnic because you could be in for a long ride.Over in Lancashire, there's a bit of a headache around J31A on the M6 northbound near Preston. Looks like a broken down vehicle is causing some tailbacks, so be sure to pack some snacks to keep you going.Heading towards Yorkshire now, drivers in Leeds are facing some delays around the city centre, particularly at the junction of A58(M) and A61. It seems like everyone had the same idea to hit the road today, so be prepared for a bit of a slow crawl.And last but not least, down in the West Midlands, there are reports of congestion on the M5 southbound near Bromsgrove. Looks like the traffic is dancing to its own tune today, so put on some music and enjoy the ride.That's all for now folks, drive safe and stay sane out there on the roads!


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