Current Incidents
congestion
M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. A40
CongestionLocation : The A40 eastbound entry slip from the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A285 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 12 July 2025. A2
CongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A258and the A20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 12 July 2025.
incident
A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Taff's Well : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 13/07/25-14/07/25 2100-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Taffs Well : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 13/07/25-14/07/25 2100-0600 :, Start time: 13/07/2025 21:00 , End Date:14/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 7:53no delay
M4
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J8and J7 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M11
Broken 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 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J40and J39 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Road 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 8:24 am. Well folks, it's that time of day again where we dive straight into the chaos of the roads. Let's see what we're dealing with today:In Birmingham, there are reports of heavy delays on the M6 between Junctions 5 and 6 due to an earlier accident. Avoid if you can, unless you enjoy a good old-fashioned traffic jam.Heading up north to Manchester, traffic is at a standstill on the M60 near Junction 18. Looks like everyone's decided to take a nap in their cars today.Over in London, the A4 is looking more like a car park near Hammersmith. If you're planning on using that route, pack a picnic or better yet, just stay home.And finally, in Edinburgh, there are some temporary traffic lights causing a stir at the junction of Princes Street and Lothian Road. Looks like someone forgot to press the green button.Well, there you have it folks, your latest traffic updates to help you navigate the jungle that is the roads. Stay safe out there and try not to lose your cool behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!
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