Current Incidents
congestion
M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 25 May 2025. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 25 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 25 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 25 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57
CongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 25 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49
CongestionLocation : The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A465and the A466 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 25 May 2025. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound entry slip from the A6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 25 May 2025. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the A4185and the junction with the M4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 25 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 25 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A284 Arundel West and the A284 Arundel East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 25 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12
CongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J30and J29 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 25 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A614and the A620 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 25 May 2025. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle.
incident
M48
M48 : Both directions : J3 Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further noticeDescription: M48 : Both directions : J3 Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further notice, Start time: 27/05/2025 0:00 , Expected end time:23/05/2026 23:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/05/2025 10:45 A55
A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further noticeDescription: A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further notice, Start time: 25/05/2025 17:01 , Expected end time:26/05/2025 9:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/05/2025 17:01
no delay
M5
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M20
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:16 on 22 May 2025 to 06:00 on 28 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A43
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A421and the A422 Brackley South. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 25 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 25 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M6
AccidentLocation : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:30 and 18:45 on 25 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 25 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A628
AccidentLocation : The A628 eastbound between the A57and the junction with the A616 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 25 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 25 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 18:04 pm. Well, it looks like the traffic gods are up to their usual mischief today, causing chaos on the roads. So strap in, folks, and let's dive into the latest traffic updates.Starting off in Birmingham, there are reports of heavy congestion around the Spaghetti Junction, with delays of up to 20 minutes. So, if you're planning on heading that way, you might want to pack a snack or two.Over in Manchester, things aren't much better. The M60 is resembling a car park at the moment, especially around Stockport. It's bumper to bumper out there, folks.Heading down to London now, the Blackwall Tunnel is living up to its reputation with long queues heading southbound. And in Reading, it's not all sunshine and rainbows either, with roadworks causing major headaches around the A33 junction.So there you have it, folks. The roads are about as clear as mud today, so make sure to plan your journey accordingly. Stay safe out there, and remember, keep calm and drive on.
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