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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 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 CheadleCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 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 15:15 and 15:30 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 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 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 15:15 and 15:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69A69 CarlisleCongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the M6and the A689 south of Brampton. 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. 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 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 July 2025. A66A66 PenrithCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6and the A685 . 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. 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. A5A5 CannockCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M6and the A449 . 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 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 14:30 and 14:45 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. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . 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. A31A31 Saint IvesCongestionLocation : 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 14:45 and 15:00 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 15:00 and 15:15 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. A20A20 DoverCongestionLocation : The A20 eastbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A2 . 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. 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 15:15 and 15:30 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.

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. A19A19 HartlepoolBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A181and the A182 Easington. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:45 and 16:00 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. 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 15:24 pm. And now, let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates across the country, brought to you by our trusty RSS feed.In London, we're seeing heavy congestion at the M25 junction 9, so if you're heading that way, be prepared for some delays. Over in Manchester, there's a lane closure on the M60 near junction 12, causing some slow-moving traffic in the area.Heading further north, in Leeds, the A64 is experiencing delays due to an accident near the York junction. Take caution if you're travelling through that area. Meanwhile, in Birmingham, there's a broken down vehicle on the M6 at junction 6, leading to some minor disruptions.In Bristol, roadworks on the M5 near junction 19 are causing some delays, so plan your journey accordingly. And lastly, in Edinburgh, we're seeing heavy traffic on the A720 due to a lane closure near the Gilmerton junction.Well, that's all for now folks. Stay safe on the roads and remember, keep calm and drive on. We'll be back with more updates soon. Happy travels!


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