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M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 14 July 2025. M6M6 WillenhallCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M54M54 WillenhallCongestionLocation : The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Potters BarCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J22and J23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 MaidstoneCongestionLocation : The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 14 July 2025. A66A66 PenrithCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the M6and the junction with the A685 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A595A595 WhitehavenCongestionLocation : The A595 southbound between the junctions with the A597and the A5094 north of Whitehaven. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 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 14:30 and 14:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A417and the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 NorwichCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound exit slip to the A11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 EveshamCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A44 Evesham Eastand the A44 Evesham north. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A428 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 14 July 2025. A42A42 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A42 northbound between junction J14and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 14 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 14:30 and 14:45 on 14 July 2025. A31A31 WimborneCongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A347and the A349 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A36and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A259 Chichester East and the junction with the A285 Chichester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A249A249 SittingbourneCongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 14 July 2025. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A260and the A256 Whitfield West . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J55 Copdock and J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A11A11 ThetfordCongestionLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1065and the A134 Thetford West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M1M1 DewsburyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J40 . 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 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A34A34 AbingdonAccidentLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A415and the A4183 south of Kennington. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:30 and 15:45 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A20A20 FolkestoneRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A20 eastbound between the A260and the junction with the A256 Dover West. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. A19A19 JarrowBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A694and the A69 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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

M56M56 WythenshaweRoad WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J3and J1 . 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 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 15:14 pm. Well folks, it seems like the traffic gods have certainly been mischievous today. Let's dive right into the chaos on the roads.Starting off in Birmingham, we've got heavy delays at the infamous Spaghetti Junction. So, if you're stuck in that traffic, just remember - at least you're not tangled up in actual spaghetti!Heading down to London now, it's not looking much better. There are severe delays on the M25 near Heathrow Airport. Looks like some people might be missing their flights today!Over in Manchester, we've got reports of a broken down vehicle causing problems on the M60. Remember folks, it's always a good idea to give your car a little TLC before hitting the road.And finally, in Edinburgh, drivers are experiencing delays on the A720 near Gilmerton. Just think of it as an opportunity to catch up on your favourite podcast.Well, that's all for the latest traffic updates. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember to keep calm - even when the traffic is anything but!


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