Current Incidents

congestion
M25CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A247and the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M4M4 : Eastbound : J29 Castleton to J28 Tredegar Park : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J29 Castleton to J28 Tredegar Park : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 12/07/2025 23:29 , Expected end time:13/07/2025 0:58, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/07/2025 23:29 A449
A449 : Northbound : M4 J24 Coldra to Usk : Incident : Accident : DelaysDescription: A449 : Northbound : M4 J24 Coldra to Usk : Incident : Accident : Delays, Start time: 13/07/2025 0:10 , Expected end time:13/07/2025 2:25, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/07/2025 0:10
no delay
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. M5
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J11and J9 . 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 00:15 and 00:30 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M27
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M27 eastbound exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M20
Vehicle RecoveryLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J1and J3 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A421
SpillageLocation : The A421 southbound at the junction with the A4280 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:30 and 02:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M56Road WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 for A34. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A66
AccidentLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A595 South and the A595 North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A19
AccidentLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1171and the A189 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:30 and 03:45 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 0:34 am. It's that time of the day when we can't avoid the inevitable...traffic updates! Let's dive in, shall we?Starting off in London, we've got some delays on the M25 at Junction 9 due to a broken down vehicle, causing a bit of a jam for those heading towards Leatherhead. If you're in that area, best pack some snacks and brace yourself for a delay.Heading up north to Birmingham, there's heavy traffic on the A38 approaching the city centre, with delays building up around the Aston Expressway. Looks like patience will be a virtue for drivers in that area.Over in Manchester, the M62 near Junction 12 is experiencing some slow-moving traffic, so you might want to factor that into your travel plans if you're heading towards Liverpool. On the bright side, plenty of time to catch up on your favorite podcast, right?And finally, in Edinburgh, there are reports of congestion on the A720 near Gogar Roundabout, with delays affecting drivers heading towards the city centre. Just another day in the life of a commuter, eh?That's all for now folks, stay safe out there on the roads and keep calm while you navigate through the traffic madness. Until next time, happy travels!
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