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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 18:00 and 18:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 26 June 2025. M61M61 BoltonCongestionLocation : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 26 June 2025. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 26 June 2025. M6M6 WalsallCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 26 June 2025. M5M5 MalvernCongestionLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J7and J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 WarwickCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. M4M4 ReadingCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 EghamCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 SidcupCongestionLocation : The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 ManchesterCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the A6104and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66A66 PenrithCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the M6and the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the A588 North and the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6011and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 26 June 2025. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the A522and the junction with the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 27 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the A5183and the junction with the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A465and the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 26 June 2025. A47A47 PeterboroughCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound at the junction with the A1260 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. A46A46 EveshamCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A4184and the A44 Evesham East . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 RugbyCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A445and the A4071 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A405A405 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A405 northbound between the junctions with the M1and the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 MarlowCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound between the junctions with the A4130and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A40A40 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The A40 eastbound between the junctions with the M40and the A437 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A30 East and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 26 June 2025. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 26 June 2025. A3A3 HaslemereCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound between the A333and the junction with the A325 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. A27A27 BrightonCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A2038 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 26 June 2025. A23A23 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A20A20 FolkestoneCongestionLocation : The A20 eastbound exit slip to the A260 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 26 June 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A120A120 BrightlingseaCongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A12and the A136 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M48M48 AustM48 : Both directions : Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further noticeDescription: M48 : Both directions : Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further notice, Start time: 27/05/2025 0:00 , Expected end time:23/05/2026 23:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/06/2025 12:42

no delay

M32M32 BristolRoad WorksLocation : The M32 northbound at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M18M18 DoncasterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M18 northbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Cleared. M1M1 BeestonBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J24and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A43A43 NorthamptonBroken down vehicleLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A5and the M1 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 26 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A38A38 DerbyBroken down vehicleLocation : The A38 northbound. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A1A1 AlnwickBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A697and the A1068 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 26 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A419A419 PrestonResurfacingLocation : The A419 northbound. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 17:56 on 26 June 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:04 pm. Let's dive straight into the traffic chaos, shall we? Looks like the M25 is up to its usual tricks, with slow-moving traffic near Junction 9 in Leatherhead. Best pack some snacks for that journey, folks.Heading to the seaside? Well, you might want to avoid the A27 near Worthing, where there are reports of an overturned lorry causing delays. Not the best day for a beach trip, I'm afraid.In other news, the M1 near Luton is looking like a nightmare, with heavy traffic in both directions. Maybe it's time to consider that helicopter commute you've always dreamed of?And if you're thinking of taking a leisurely drive through Reading, think again. The A329 is experiencing some delays due to roadworks. Looks like the traffic cones are having a party without inviting the rest of us.So there you have it, folks. Stay safe out there, keep calm, and remember to breathe. Until next time, this is your traffic reporter signing off. Happy travels!


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