Current Incidents

congestion
M25CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 29 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23
CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 29 May 2025. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A461and the A5127 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 29 May 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A508 Northampton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 29 May 2025.
no delay
M3Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J2and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 29 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 29 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A3 northbound entry slip from the M25 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 29 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 29 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
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 6:04 am. Hope you're all buckled up, because we've got some traffic updates coming your way!Starting off in Manchester, we have reports of heavy congestion on the M62 near junction 12 for Eccles. Make sure to pack some snacks for the journey, folks!Heading down to London, there are delays on the M25 anticlockwise between junction 6 for Godstone and junction 5 for Sevenoaks. Stay zen, and maybe try some deep breathing exercises.Jumping over to Birmingham now, where the A38(M) Aston Expressway is experiencing some slow-moving traffic towards the city centre. Take a chill pill and enjoy the view if you can.And last but not least, in Southampton, there are roadworks causing delays on the A33 Bassett Avenue near the University of Southampton. Take a detour if you can, or crank up the tunes and sing your heart out.That's all for now, folks! Remember to stay safe, keep your cool, and check back for more updates on your route. Happy travels!
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