Current Incidents

congestion
M66CongestionLocation : The M66 northbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J18 to roundabout. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J2and J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M58
CongestionLocation : The M58 eastbound between junctions J5and M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M55
CongestionLocation : The M55 eastbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M54
CongestionLocation : The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J17and J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271
CongestionLocation : The M271 southbound between junctions J1and A35 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise at junction J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20
CongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M180
CongestionLocation : The M180 westbound between junction J2and the M18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M18
CongestionLocation : The M18 northbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J35 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A696
CongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66
CongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A1045and the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585
CongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the junctions with the A588 South and the A587 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. A57
CongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. A50
CongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A38and the A514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M6and the A449 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49
CongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A438and the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. A47
CongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A15 Peterborough West and the A15 Peterborough East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the M5and the A435 Tewkesbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : 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 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A508 Northampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A449
CongestionLocation : The A449 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A446
CongestionLocation : The A446 northbound between the junctions with the A452and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43
CongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A413 Silverstone and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A44and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A3074and the A3047 Camborne West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the A245 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A282
CongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A277and the A26 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A249
CongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23
CongestionLocation : 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 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A20
CongestionLocation : 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 16:15 and 16:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19
CongestionLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A66 eastbound. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A141
CongestionLocation : The A141 eastbound between the junctions with the A14and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J55 Copdock and J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A13
CongestionLocation : The A13 eastbound exit slip to the A1012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. A120
CongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A11
CongestionLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1075and the A47 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A606 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M48M48 : Now clear : Eastbound : J4 M4 J23 Rogiet to J2 NewhouseDescription: M48 : Now clear : Eastbound : J4 M4 J23 Rogiet to J2 Newhouse, Start time: 14/07/2025 16:48 , Expected end time:14/07/2025 16:53, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/07/2025 16:48 A470
A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/07/2025 16:42 , Expected end time:14/07/2025 20:42, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/07/2025 16:42
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M62AccidentLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J37and J38 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M27
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M23
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A2
Vehicle RecoveryLocation : The A2 eastbound at the junction with the M2 J1 and A289. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A174
AccidentLocation : The A174 westbound between the junctions with the A1032and the A19 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 17:04 pm. If you're planning on navigating the roads today, I've got the latest traffic updates for you. Let's dive straight into it!In Kent, there are reports of heavy congestion at the M25 Junction 5 for Sevenoaks. Delays are expected, so do plan your journey accordingly.Heading over to Manchester, the M60 near Junction 10 for Trafford Centre is experiencing slow-moving traffic. Give yourself some extra time if you're passing through that area.Down in London, the A4 at Hammersmith is seeing some delays due to roadworks. Keep an eye out for diversions and follow the signs to avoid getting stuck in traffic.Over in Birmingham, there are reports of an accident on the M6 near Junction 8 for the M5. Emergency services are on the scene, but expect some delays in the area.To wrap it up, it looks like it's going to be a bit of a mixed bag on the roads today. Stay safe out there and keep an eye on the updates as you travel. Happy commuting, folks!
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