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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. 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. 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 A5127and the junction with the A461 . 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 15 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 16:30 and 16:45 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 17:15 and 17:30 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 17:15 and 17:30 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. 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. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J19and J18 . 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.

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 17:30 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. M60M60 Ashton-under-LyneBroken down vehicleLocation : The M60 clockwise between junctions J24and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane three is 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 17:15 and 17:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three 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 17:30 and 17:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 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 17:14 pm. Well, where do we start with the chaos on the roads today? Hold onto your hats, folks, because it's going to be a bumpy ride!In Birmingham, we've got heavy delays at the M6 junction 6 due to a broken down vehicle causing mayhem for commuters. And if you're in Leeds, watch out for a lane closure on the A61 near Hunslet while emergency repairs are underway.Heading further south, in London, there are reports of slow-moving traffic on the A4 near Chiswick Roundabout - no surprises there! And in Bristol, the M32 is experiencing delays in both directions at junction 2.If you're travelling through Manchester, be prepared for delays on the M60 near junction 16 due to an accident involving multiple vehicles. And in Edinburgh, there's heavy congestion on the A720 at Straiton, so pack your patience if you're heading that way.So, buckle up and brace yourselves, folks - it's a rough one out there today. Stay safe on the roads and keep your cool in the chaos!


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