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M6M6 SandbachCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound at junction J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 AylesfordCongestionLocation : The M20 westbound at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J15A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69A69 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the A6085and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 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 20:00 and 20:15 on 12 July 2025. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 12 July 2025. A36A36 MottisfontCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A3090and the A27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 12 July 2025. A31A31 RingwoodCongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the A338 South and the junction with the M27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the A247and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A286and the A259 Chichester West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 12 July 2025. A23A23 HorshamCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the A272and the junction with the M23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M62M62 BradfordAccidentLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J27and J26 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A19A19 SunderlandBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A690 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M60M60 StockportAccidentLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J25 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:00 and 02:15 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. 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. A66A66 CockermouthAccidentLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A595 South and the A595 North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:54 pm. It's that time of the day when we can't avoid the inevitable...traffic updates! Let's dive in, shall we?Starting off in London, we've got some delays on the M25 at Junction 9 due to a broken down vehicle, causing a bit of a jam for those heading towards Leatherhead. If you're in that area, best pack some snacks and brace yourself for a delay.Heading up north to Birmingham, there's heavy traffic on the A38 approaching the city centre, with delays building up around the Aston Expressway. Looks like patience will be a virtue for drivers in that area.Over in Manchester, the M62 near Junction 12 is experiencing some slow-moving traffic, so you might want to factor that into your travel plans if you're heading towards Liverpool. On the bright side, plenty of time to catch up on your favorite podcast, right?And finally, in Edinburgh, there are reports of congestion on the A720 near Gogar Roundabout, with delays affecting drivers heading towards the city centre. Just another day in the life of a commuter, eh?That's all for now folks, stay safe out there on the roads and keep calm while you navigate through the traffic madness. Until next time, happy travels!


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