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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. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J15and J14 . 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 06:30 and 06:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A180
AuthorityOperationLocation : The A180 eastbound between the junctions with the A160and the A1173 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 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 6:54 am. Well, it seems like the traffic gods are up to their usual mischief today, causing delays and headaches for us all. Let's get straight into it, shall we?In London, we have reports of heavy congestion at the A4 junction with the M25, so expect some delays if you're heading in that direction. Over in Birmingham, there are traffic jams building up at the M6 junction with the A38, causing frustration for drivers trying to get through.Heading north to Manchester, the M60 is experiencing slow-moving traffic near junction 17, so it might be worth finding an alternative route if you can. And for our friends in Glasgow, there are delays on the M8 at the junction with the M74, so pack some extra patience for your journey.In summary, it's a mixed bag out there on the roads today, with congestion in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow causing headaches for commuters. Make sure to plan ahead, stay safe, and keep your cool in the midst of all the traffic madness. That's all from me for now, stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.
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