Daily transport briefing

Published: 11 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A23 Southbound - A23 southbound between B2110 and B2115 | Southbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The A23 southbound between the M23 and the junction with the A272 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:15 and 02:30 on 11 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 11 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.63 miles of Crawley.

M62 Westbound - link road from M62 westbound to M57 J1 northbound | Westbound | Accident Location : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J6 to M57 north. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 11 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 11 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.57 miles of Huyton.

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