Current Incidents

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M5CongestionLocation : The M5 southbound at junction J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3
CongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J4Aand J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J9and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52
CongestionLocation : The A52 westbound between the junctions with the A46and the A6011 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31
CongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the A338 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the M25and the junction with the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 13 July 2025. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A247and the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the A2030and the junction with the M275 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23
CongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A174
CongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 13 July 2025. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the M62and the A639 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
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M6Road WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J12and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 July 2025 to 06:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. M27
AccidentLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. M23
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J11A . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A34
Vehicle FireLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A339and the A4 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 10:44 am. Well, it looks like our roads are having a bit of a party today, and everyone's invited! But, before you jump in your car and join the fun, here's a quick update on what you can expect out there.In Kent, we have reports of heavy traffic on the M25 near junction 5 and junction 6, so be prepared for some delays if you're heading that way. And over in London, congestion is building up around the A12 near Bow Interchange, so take it slow if you're passing through.Heading up north, in Manchester, there are some queues on the M56 near Manchester Airport, causing a bit of a headache for travellers. And in Birmingham, the A38 is looking pretty jammed near the Aston Expressway, so leave some extra time for your journey.In Scotland, there's slow traffic on the M8 near junction 16, so keep your cool if you're in that area. And in Wales, the A55 near Bangor is also experiencing some delays, so keep an eye out for any unexpected hold-ups.So, there you have it folks - a quick snapshot of what's happening on the roads today. Stay safe out there, and remember to keep calm and drive on!
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