Traffic Update

Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M60M60 StockportCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 BeaconsfieldCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1Aand J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 12 July 2025. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J15and J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A590A590 WindermereCongestionLocation : The A590 westbound between the A592and the junction with the A5092 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 SandbachCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34and the M6 J16. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A421A421 BedfordCongestionLocation : The A421 northbound at the junction with the A4280 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:30 and 01:45 on 12 July 2025.

incident

M4M4 LisvaneM4 : Eastbound : J30 Cardiff Gate to J32 Coryton : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 15/07/25-12/08/25 2000-0600 :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J30 Cardiff Gate to J32 Coryton : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 15/07/25-12/08/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/07/2025 20:00 , End Date:12/08/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 16/06/2025 13:12 A55A55 ConwyA55 : Westbound : J18 Llandudno Junction to J17 Conwy Morfa : Roadworks : Lane closed : 18/07/25-21/07/25 2100-0600 :Description: A55 : Westbound : J18 Llandudno Junction to J17 Conwy Morfa : Roadworks : Lane closed : 18/07/25-21/07/25 2100-0600 :, Start time: 18/07/2025 21:00 , End Date:21/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 07/07/2025 16:02 A470A470 CorrisA470 : Both directions : Commins Coch to Talerddig : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place : 15/07/25-19/07/25 1900-0700 :Description: A470 : Both directions : Commins Coch to Talerddig : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place : 15/07/25-19/07/25 1900-0700 :, Start time: 15/07/2025 19:00 , End Date:19/07/2025 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 09/07/2025 15:41

no delay

M6M6 SandbachAuthorityOperationLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J17and J18 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:45 and 03:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. M3M3 WinchesterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J9and 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 01:30 and 01:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:30 and 01:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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

M62M62 RochdaleAuthorityOperationLocation : The M62 westbound entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. 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. M1M1 IlkestonRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J26 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:45 and 05:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A38A38 ExminsterRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A38 westbound. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 1:54 am. Drivers, hold onto your steering wheels and buckle up, because it's time for your latest traffic update!Heading south on the M1, we've got some slow-moving traffic at junction 23A, near Loughborough. So, put on some good music and enjoy the scenic route if you can.Over in Birmingham, there are delays on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. It seems like the traffic just can't handle the excitement in the city today!If you're in Liverpool, watch out for congestion near the city centre on the A5052. Looks like everyone's heading to the docks for a day out!And last but not least, in Newcastle, we've got some heavy traffic on the A167(M) near the Tyne Bridge. It's like a traffic jam party up there!Well, that's all for your traffic update today folks. Remember, stay safe on the roads and keep calm behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!


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