Current Incidents
congestion
M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J4and J4A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 20 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 20 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23
CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 20 May 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 22:45 and 23:00 on 20 May 2025. 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 22:30 and 22:45 on 20 May 2025. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the A47 Nuneaton and the junction with the M69 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 20 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
A483 : Now open : Southbound : Rossett SB OffslipDescription: A483 : Now open : Southbound : Rossett SB Offslip, Start time: 20/05/2025 21:24 , Expected end time:20/05/2025 21:29, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 20/05/2025 21:24no delay
M25
AccidentLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J9and J10 . 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 00:15 and 00:30 on 21 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 21 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J39and J40 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:15 and 00:30 on 21 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 21 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M20
Overturned VehicleLocation : The M20 westbound between junctions J8and J7 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 21 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 21 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A46
Overturned VehicleLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A617and the A1 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 21 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 21 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A1
AccidentLocation : The A1 northbound entry slip from the A46 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:15 and 01:30 on 21 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 21 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 23:34 pm. In traffic news, we're seeing heavy delays on the M25 anticlockwise between J25 and J24, so you might want to pack a few extra snacks for the journey - it could be a long one! Heading further north, there are reports of congestion on the A1 near Alnwick in Northumberland. Remember to stay patient and keep calm behind the wheel.If you're in the South West, be prepared for delays on the A38 near Plymouth, with traffic moving at a snail's pace. Maybe use this time to catch up on your favourite podcast or think of your next holiday destination. Over in the West Midlands, there are delays on the M6 southbound near Coventry. Take a deep breath and put on some soothing music to make the journey a bit more bearable.And finally, if you're travelling in the East of England, watch out for congestion on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds. Relax, sit back, and enjoy the scenery - you'll get there eventually.That's all for now, stay safe out there on the roads and remember, it's better to arrive late than to never arrive at all.
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