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A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 southbound at the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 13 July 2025. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : 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. A483A483 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A5156and the A55 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 13 July 2025. A43A43 BicesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A421and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound exit slip to the A420 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 13 July 2025. A31A31 Saint IvesCongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the A338 North and the junction with the A338 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A259 Chichester East and the junction with the A285 Chichester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Northbound : Taff's Well to Nantgarw : Roadworks : Closed : 15/07/25-16/07/25 2000-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Taffs Well to Nantgarw : Roadworks : Closed : 15/07/25-16/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/07/2025 20:00 , End Date:16/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 8:41

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M6M6 CannockRoad 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. M5M5 BradfordVehicle FireLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J27 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:45 and 10:00 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M27M27 MottisfontAccidentLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:30 and 10:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M1M1 ToddingtonBroken 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.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 9:54 am. Let's jump straight into the latest traffic and travel updates. Now brace yourselves, folksit's a bumpy ride out there today!In Central London, we've got major delays at the Piccadilly Circus junction due to a broken down vehicle. Traffic is crawling in all directionsdefinitely one to avoid if you can!Heading up North, the M6 near Warrington is looking like a bit of a nightmare with long queues building up due to an accident. Take a deep breath and prepare for a bit of a wait.Down in the South West, there's a bit of chaos in Bristol with road closures around the Temple Meads area causing gridlock. Plan your route carefully if you're heading in that direction.And finally, over in Manchester, there's been a burst water main on Deansgate causing disruption to traffic flow. Looks like it's going to be a wet and wild journey for anyone in that area!So there you have it, folksa snapshot of the traffic mayhem happening out there today. Stay safe on the roads and make sure to tune in for more updates throughout the day. Until next time, drive carefully and avoid those traffic jams like the plague!


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