Current Incidents
congestion
M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 31 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 31 May 2025. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 31 May 2025.
no delay
M6
ResurfacingLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J17and J16 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 16:32 on 30 May 2025 to 06:00 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M3
AccidentLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 31 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Road WorksLocation : The M2 westbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 11:29 on 28 May 2025 to 06:00 on 1 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 5:54 am. Well folks, it looks like the traffic gremlins are out in full force today, causing chaos on the roads across the country. Let's dive straight into the latest updates from our trusty RSS feed.In Birmingham, there are reports of heavy congestion at the M6 junction 6 due to an earlier accident. So, if you're heading that way, maybe pack a snack and a good book to pass the time.Over in Manchester, drivers are facing delays on the M60 near Stockport due to a broken-down vehicle. Looks like someone forgot to fill up on petrol before hitting the road.In London, the A4 at Hammersmith is moving slower than a snail on a coffee break, so maybe take the scenic route if you're in a rush.And finally, in Edinburgh, there's a bit of a bottleneck on the A720 at Straiton. Might be a good time to practice your patience and deep breathing exercises.So, there you have it folks, stay safe out there and remember, it's not a race. Unless you're on the way to grab the last pastry in the office kitchen. Then, all bets are off. Happy travels!
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