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M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 eastbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 Newton-le-WillowsCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M58M58 AintreeCongestionLocation : The M58 westbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 OxfordCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J8A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025. M4M4 AlvestonCongestionLocation : The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 northbound between junction J1and the M4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 ReigateCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J8and J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 BarnsleyCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J36 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 31 July 2025. A66A66 PenrithCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the A592and the junction with the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 westbound between the A1166and the junction with the A15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the junctions with the A6018and the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 2025. 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 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025. A5A5 ShrewsburyCongestionLocation : The junction of the A5and the A49from roundabout. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 2025. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A438and the junction with the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35A35 DorchesterCongestionLocation : The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A37and the A354 Dorchester South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound at the junction with the A423 north of Kennington. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31A31 RingwoodCongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the M27and the A338 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier broken down vehicle. A303A303 BasingstokeCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the A34and the junction with the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 RedruthCongestionLocation : The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A3047 Camborne Westand the A3074 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 2025. A3A3 WokingCongestionLocation : 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 14:00 and 14:15 on 31 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 13:30 and 13:45 on 31 July 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 14:15 and 14:30 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 SissinghurstCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the A262and the junction with the A268 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 31 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 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 TynemouthCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the A1058and the junction with the A193 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions M1 Catthorpe Interchange and J1 Welford. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 31 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 SuttonCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A639 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 31 July 2025.

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M48M48 AlvestonRoad WorksLocation : The M48 westbound between the M4and junction J1 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 July 2025 to 06:00 on 1 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M27M27 West EndBroken down vehicleLocation : The M27 eastbound between junctions J5and J7 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Cleared. 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 7 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M18M18 DoncasterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M18 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:45 and 15:00 on 31 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 31 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A64A64 YorkVehicle RecoveryLocation : The A64 eastbound exit slip to the A166 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 31 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M3M3 EghamAccidentLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:45 and 17:00 on 31 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 31 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 14:04 pm. It seems like the traffic gods are having a bit of fun with us today, as we've got a few snarls and hiccups out there on the roads. Let's dive in and see what's brewing, shall we?In Birmingham, there's a bit of a tangle up at the M6 junction 6 due to a broken down vehicle causing some delays. So, if you're heading that way, pack your patience and maybe a snack or two.Down in Bristol, there's a slow crawl on the M32 approaching junction 2. Looks like everyone's trying to escape the hustle and bustle of the city at the same time. Take a deep breath and turn up the tunes.Heading towards London, we've got some congestion on the A12 near Romford. Seems like everyone's in a hurry to get somewhere today. Slow and steady wins the race, folks.And finally, up in Edinburgh, there's a bit of a backlog on the A720 near Dreghorn. Looks like the road is playing a game of how slow can you go? Better pack an extra podcast for this one.So, there you have it, folks. Keep calm, stay patient, and remember to check back in for more updates. And as always, drive safe out there!


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