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congestion

M56M56 DaresburyCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 23 June 2025. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 23 June 2025. A30A30 LauncestonCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the A38and the junction with the A395 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 23 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 BarkingCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 23 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 LlanfairpwllgwyngyllA55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further noticeDescription: A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further notice, Start time: 23/06/2025 4:35 , Expected end time:23/06/2025 8:10, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/06/2025 4:35

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

M4M4 Wootton BassettAccidentLocation : The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J16 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A11A11 ThetfordAccidentLocation : The A11 southbound between the junctions with the A47and the A1075 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 5:24 am. It's that time of the day again, folks! Time for your daily dose of traffic and travel updates. Let's dive right in, shall we?Starting off with a bit of a slow down on the M25 clockwise between junction 14 and junction 15, with delays building up towards Staines. So, if you're heading that way, better pack some snacks for the journey!In town news, drivers in Slough are facing some delays on the A4 Bath Road near the junction with Huntercombe Spur. Looks like traffic is crawling along there, so maybe stick on a podcast to pass the time.Further up north, on the A34 near Oxford, there are reports of a broken down vehicle causing some delays southbound. Looks like someone forgot to check their engine light before hitting the road!And finally, for those heading towards Birmingham, keep an eye out on the M6 southbound near junction 6. There are reports of an accident causing some hold-ups, so maybe take the scenic route if you can.Well, that's all for now folks. Stay safe out there and remember, keep calm and drive on!


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