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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 16 August 2025. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 16 August 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 07:15 and 07:30 on 16 August 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M62M62 RochdaleVehicle FireLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J22 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 16 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 16 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M6M6 PrestonAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J27and J28 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 16 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 16 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M20M20 LeedsRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:46 on 17 July 2025 to 06:00 on 18 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

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

M25M25 Saint AlbansResurfacingLocation : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:55 on 15 August 2025 to 08:00 on 16 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 7:24 am. Well, it looks like we're in for a fun-filled journey today with our traffic updates!Starting off in London, we've got heavy congestion on the M25 clockwise between junction 8 and 9, with delays of up to 30 minutes reported. So, pack your patience along with your snacks if you're heading in that direction.Heading up north to Manchester, there are temporary traffic lights causing tailbacks on the A6 through Stockport, so make sure to factor in some extra time for your journey.If you happen to be cruising through Birmingham, be prepared for delays on the M6 southbound near junction 6, due to an earlier accident. Take it easy and stay alert behind the wheel.And down in Bristol, we've got reports of a broken down vehicle causing problems on the M32 inbound, near the city centre. Definitely not the ideal way to start your day!So, there you have it folks, a mix of the good, the bad, and the ugly on the roads today. Stay safe out there and keep those traffic updates coming our way. Until next time, happy travels!


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