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M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : 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. M60M60 ManchesterCongestionLocation : 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. M6M6 CoventryCongestionLocation : 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. M58M58 WiganCongestionLocation : 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. M56M56 WythenshaweCongestionLocation : 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. M55M55 PrestonCongestionLocation : 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. M54M54 WillenhallCongestionLocation : 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. M5M5 AvonmouthCongestionLocation : 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. M4M4 BathCongestionLocation : 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. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : 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. M25M25 Waltham AbbeyCongestionLocation : 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. M20M20 AylesfordCongestionLocation : 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. M180M180 DoncasterCongestionLocation : 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. M18M18 DoncasterCongestionLocation : 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. M1M1 RotherhamCongestionLocation : 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. A696A696 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : 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. A66A66 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : 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. A585A585 FleetwoodCongestionLocation : 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. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : 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. A50A50 DerbyCongestionLocation : 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. A5A5 CannockCongestionLocation : 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. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : 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. A47A47 PeterboroughCongestionLocation : 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. A46A46 TewkesburyCongestionLocation : 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. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : 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. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : 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. A449A449 CodsallCongestionLocation : 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. A446A446 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : 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. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : 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. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : 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. A38A38 DerbyCongestionLocation : 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. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : 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. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : 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. A30A30 RedruthCongestionLocation : 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. A3A3 ByfleetCongestionLocation : 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. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : 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. A27A27 LewesCongestionLocation : 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. A249A249 SittingbourneCongestionLocation : 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. 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 16:00 and 16:15 on 14 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A20A20 DoverCongestionLocation : 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. A19A19 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : 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. A141A141 HuntingdonCongestionLocation : 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. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : 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. A13A13 GraysCongestionLocation : 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. A120A120 CoggeshallCongestionLocation : 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. A11A11 DissCongestionLocation : 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. A1A1 StamfordCongestionLocation : 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.

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M48M48 CrickM48 : 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 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : 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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M62M62 GooleAccidentLocation : 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. M27M27 West EndBroken 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. M23M23 CrawleyBroken 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. A2A2 RochesterVehicle 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. A174A174 GuisboroughAccidentLocation : 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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