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Current Incidents

congestion

M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 12 July 2025. M6M6 WarringtonCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J21and J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Potters BarCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 17:15 and 17:30 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 17:15 and 17:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 LichfieldCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A5127and the A461 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 12 July 2025. A46A46 LincolnCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A1434and the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 12 July 2025. A38A38 PlymouthCongestionLocation : The A38 eastbound between the A388and the junction with the A3064 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A420and the A44 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31A31 RingwoodCongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the M27and the junction with the A338 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 WokingCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the A247and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 12 July 2025. Cause : Broken down vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier broken down vehicle. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A2270and the A22 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J18and J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 CaerleonM4 : Now clear : Westbound : J23A Magor to J26 MalpasDescription: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J23A Magor to J26 Malpas, Start time: 12/07/2025 17:13 , Expected end time:12/07/2025 17:18, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/07/2025 17:13

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 17:30 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 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 18:30 and 18:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M1M1 DunstableBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J11Aand J11 . 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 three lanes closed. A19A19 SunderlandBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A690and the A183 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M60M60 StockportAccidentLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J25 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. 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 17:54 pm. Let's jump straight into the traffic updates, shall we? If you're heading towards the M25, be prepared for delays due to an accident at Junction 10 near Cobham. Take a deep breath, it might be a long wait.In Cheltenham, there's heavy traffic around the A40 Golden Valley Bypass. Avoid it if you can - nobody wants to be stuck in a traffic jam when they could be sipping on a cup of tea instead.Over in Birmingham, drivers are facing delays on the M6 Southbound, specifically around Junction 6 due to ongoing roadworks. Patience is a virtue, my friends.Heading over to Manchester, there's congestion on the M60 near Junction 13. Looks like the traffic gods are not on our side today.And lastly, in London, there are reports of slow-moving traffic near the Blackwall Tunnel. I guess even tunnels need a breather sometimes.That's all for now, folks. Stay safe on the roads and keep your eyes on the traffic updates. Until next time, happy travels!


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