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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 08:30 and 08:45 on 13 July 2025. M621M621 LeedsCongestionLocation : The M621 eastbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 MottisfontCongestionLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 westbound between junctions J9and J9A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 southbound at the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 13 July 2025. 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 09:30 and 09:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A483A483 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A5156and the A55 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 13 July 2025. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound exit slip to the A420 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 13 July 2025. A31A31 Saint IvesCongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the A338 North and the junction with the A338 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 13 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 09:30 and 09:45 on 13 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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A55A55 ConwyA55 : Both directions : J17 Conwy Morfa to J18 Llandudno Junction : Maintenance work : Tunnel closed : Contraflow : Width limit 3.25m : 14/07/25-18/07/25 2030-0800 :Description: A55 : Both directions : J17 Conwy Morfa to J18 Llandudno Junction : Maintenance work : Tunnel closed : Contraflow : Width limit 3.25m : 14/07/25-18/07/25 2030-0800 :, Start time: 14/07/2025 20:30 , End Date:18/07/2025 8:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 8:36 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Northbound : Taff's Well to Nantgarw : Roadworks : Closed : 15/07/25-16/07/25 2000-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Taffs Well to Nantgarw : Roadworks : Closed : 15/07/25-16/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/07/2025 20:00 , End Date:16/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 8:41

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M6M6 CannockRoad WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J12and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 July 2025 to 06:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. M5M5 BradfordVehicle FireLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J27 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:45 and 10:00 on 13 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 13 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 9:34 am. Well folks, it seems like the traffic gods are not on our side today. Let's dive straight into the chaos on the roads.In London, we've got a bit of a nightmare at the A12 Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach. Delays of up to 30 minutes due to a broken down vehicle blocking one lane. Better pack some snacks for this journey.Heading over to Birmingham now, where the M6 Northbound at Junction 7 for Great Barr is looking like a bit of a car park. Delays of around 20 minutes due to a multi-vehicle collision. Avoid if you can.Swinging down to Bristol, the M4 Westbound at Junction 19 for Bristol is seeing delays of 15 minutes due to roadworks. Looks like someone forgot to put up the detour signs.Lastly, let's head up to Manchester, where the M60 Clockwise at Junction 20 for Sale is causing headaches for drivers with delays of 25 minutes. Looks like everyone is in a rush to get somewhere.Well, there you have it folks. Drive safe, pack your patience, and maybe invest in a good podcast for the journey ahead. Stay tuned for more updates.


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