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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 15:30 and 15:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : The M66 southbound exit slip at junction J4 for M60. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 12 July 2025. M6M6 NorthwichCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J19 to A556 north. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 12 July 2025. M5M5 HonitonCongestionLocation : The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Potters BarCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J24and J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 12 July 2025. M11M11 ChigwellCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J6and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 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 16:15 and 16:30 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. 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 15:45 and 16:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A64A64 YorkCongestionLocation : The A64 westbound between the junctions with the A169and the A1237 York North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A56A56 AccringtonCongestionLocation : The A56 southbound between the junctions with the A681and the A682 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : The A52 westbound between the junctions with the A46and the A6011 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the A4146 South and the junction with the A4012 . 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. 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 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A508 Northampton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 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 15:30 and 15:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 12 July 2025. A27A27 PortchesterCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A2030and the M275 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 JarrowCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the A194and the junction with 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. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 12 July 2025. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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.

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

M60M60 Ashton-under-LyneRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M60 clockwise between junctions J24and J25 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A66A66 PenrithAccidentLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6and the A685 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A34A34 CrawleyBroken down vehicleLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the A33 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two 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 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A20A20 DoverRoad WorksLocation : The A20 eastbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A256 Dover East. Reason : Emergency lighting repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 14:19 on 12 July 2025 to 20:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

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 16:24 pm. Well, folks, it's time to buckle up and brace yourselves for the latest traffic updates in your area. Let's dive straight into it!In Birmingham, we have reports of heavy congestion on the M6 both northbound and southbound approaching junction 6 due to an earlier accident. Expect delays if you're heading in that direction.Moving over to Manchester, there are delays on the M60 clockwise between junction 12 and junction 15. This is due to a broken-down vehicle causing a bit of a jam, so make sure to plan an alternative route if you can.Heading down south to London, we have some good news and bad news. The good news is that the M25 is looking relatively clear right now. The bad news? Well, there's heavy traffic on the A4 near Heathrow Airport, so give yourself some extra time if you're flying out today.And finally, in Edinburgh, there are delays on the A720 westbound near the Sheriffhall roundabout. Looks like everyone's trying to get a head start on their weekend plans!So, there you have it, folks - stay safe on the roads and remember, it's better to be fashionably late than not arrive at all. Happy travels!


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