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Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. M3M3 FleetCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J4Aand J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J4and A224 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 Milton KeynesCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696A696 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 12 July 2025. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A64A64 YorkCongestionLocation : The A64 westbound between the junctions with the A169and the A1237 York North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. A56A56 AccringtonCongestionLocation : The A56 southbound between the junctions with the A681and the A682 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the A4146 South and the junction with the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A508 Northampton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 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 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31A31 RingwoodCongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the M27and the A338 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ArundelCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A284 Arundel West and the A284 Arundel East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 JarrowCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A194and the A185 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A13A13 BelhusCongestionLocation : The A13 westbound entry slip from the A126 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 12 July 2025.

incident

M4M4 Port TalbotM4 : Now clear : Westbound : J38 Margam to J42 EarlswoodDescription: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J38 Margam to J42 Earlswood, Start time: 12/07/2025 14:57 , Expected end time:12/07/2025 15:02, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/07/2025 14:57

no delay

M62M62 DewsburyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J26and J27 . 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 17:15 and 17:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M53M53 BirkenheadBroken down vehicleLocation : The M53 northbound between junctions J2and J1 . 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 17:30 and 17:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A3A3 ByfleetBroken down vehicleLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A247and the M25 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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

M56M56 CheadleRoad 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 16:54 pm. Well folks, let's dive straight into the traffic chaos happening out there on the roads. In the town of Ipswich, there are reports of heavy congestion at the A12 junction, causing delays for drivers heading towards Colchester. Heading further north, we've got some serious gridlock in Birmingham around the M6 junction 6, with tailbacks stretching for miles. Avoid this area if you can, folks. And in London, it's the same old story around the Hammersmith Flyoverdelays, delays, and more delays. It's like Groundhog Day out there, isn't it?Over in Manchester, there are reports of an accident on the M60 at junction 17, leading to slow-moving traffic in both directions. Take it easy on those roads, people.And finally, up in Edinburgh, we've got some roadworks causing a headache on the A720 at Straiton. It's a frustrating situation, but they're working hard to get everything sorted as quickly as possible.So there you have it, the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way home. Stay safe out there, and remember: keep calm and drive on.


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