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M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 SmethwickCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Potters BarCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J25and J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 26 June 2025. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 26 June 2025. A595A595 WhitehavenCongestionLocation : The A595 southbound between the junctions with the A5086and the A5093 Silecroft. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 26 June 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the junctions with the A6018and the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 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 07:00 and 07:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 SandbachCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34and the M6 J16. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ShrewsburyCongestionLocation : The junction of the A5and the A49from roundabout. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 26 June 2025. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A5and the A413 Silverstone. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 26 June 2025. 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 06:45 and 07:00 on 26 June 2025. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A22 North and the A2270 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 BattleCongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 26 June 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 07:30 and 07:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 KenfigM4 : Both directions : J30 Cardiff Gate to J49 Pont Abraham : Poor driving conditions :Description: M4 : Both directions : J30 Cardiff Gate to J49 Pont Abraham : Poor driving conditions :, Start time: 26/06/2025 6:37 , Expected end time:26/06/2025 10:37, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 26/06/2025 6:37 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 26/06/2025 7:01 , Expected end time:26/06/2025 9:20, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 26/06/2025 7:01

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M62M62 BuryGeneral ObstructionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J18and J19 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Debris on the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:30 and 08:45 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M6M6 WalsallRoad WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M56M56 AltrinchamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M56 westbound between junctions J6and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. 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.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 7:14 am. Let's dive straight into the traffic chaos across the region today. In Birmingham, we've got slow-moving traffic on the M6 northbound between junctions 6 and 7, causing some delays for drivers heading towards Walsall. Heading over to London now, there are reports of heavy congestion on the A4 near Chiswick due to a broken down vehicle. So if you're travelling through that area, do allow some extra time for your journey.And in Manchester, it looks like there's a bit of a headache for commuters on the M60 anti-clockwise between junctions 16 and 15. It seems like everyone's trying to get a glimpse of the stunning views of the Peak District today.In Southampton, we've got reports of a lane closure on the M27 westbound at junction 3, causing delays for those heading towards Hedge End. So take it slow and steady if you're in that area.To sum it up folks, it's definitely not smooth sailing out there today. Make sure to plan your routes accordingly and stay safe on the roads. That's all for now, back to you!


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