Current Incidents

congestion
M62CongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J28and J29 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 7 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 7 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J6A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 7 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 7 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A610and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 7 July 2025. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the A38and the junction with the A395 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 7 July 2025. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 South and the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 7 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
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M40AccidentLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J4and J5 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Cleared. M27
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M27 eastbound at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 7 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 7 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A1
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692and the A167 Washington Birtley. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 7 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 7 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:04 pm. And now, let's dive straight into the chaos on the roads, shall we?Starting off in the bustling town of Manchester, we have reports of heavy congestion near junction 9 of the M60 due to a broken-down vehicle. It's a real bumper-to-bumper situation, so do pack your patience along with your snacks, folks.Heading down south to London, drivers are facing delays on the A4 near Hammersmith Bridge. It seems like everyone had the same idea to cross the river at the same time. Perhaps a game of London bridge is falling down? Just kidding, keep calm and carry on.In the lovely town of York, there are minor delays on the A1237 near the A19 roundabout. Looks like it's a case of too many cars and not enough road. Remember folks, sharing is caring. And wrapping up our tour of traffic woes, we have heavy traffic on the M8 near Glasgow due to roadworks. Avoid the area if you can, unless you enjoy a good old fashioned traffic jam, of course.And there you have it, the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way through the chaos. Stay safe out there, and remember, keep calm and drive on.
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