Current Incidents
congestion
M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. A40
CongestionLocation : The A40 eastbound entry slip from the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A285 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 12 July 2025. A2
CongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A258and the A20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 12 July 2025.
incident
A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Taff's Well : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 13/07/25-14/07/25 2100-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Taffs Well : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 13/07/25-14/07/25 2100-0600 :, Start time: 13/07/2025 21:00 , End Date:14/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 7:53no delay
M4
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J8and J7 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M11
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M11 southbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J40and J39 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Road 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.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 8:34 am. And now for the latest traffic and travel news from around the country. Let's dive right into it!In London, we're seeing heavy congestion on the M25 near Junction 8 for Reigate. Expect delays in both directions as the traffic starts to build up.Heading up north to Manchester, there are reports of a broken down vehicle on the M60 near Junction 12 for Eccles Interchange. This is causing some slow-moving traffic in the area, so do plan your journey accordingly.Over in Birmingham, there is congestion on the A38M Aston Expressway heading towards the city centre. It's a bit of a slow crawl, so make sure to factor in some extra time for your commute.In Edinburgh, there are reports of a traffic light failure at the junction of Easter Road and Montgomery Street. This is causing some minor delays, so be prepared for some stop-start traffic in the area.And that's a wrap for your traffic and travel update. Stay safe on the roads out there, and remember to check back in for more updates soon. Happy travels!
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