Daily transport digest

Published: 28 February 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M69 Southbound - M69 southbound between J1 and M6/A46/A4600 | Southbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M69 southbound between junction J1 and the M6 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 28 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.No Delay, 4.64 miles of Nuneaton.

M42 Northbound - M42 northbound between J1 and J2 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M42 northbound between junctions M5 and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 28 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.No Delay, 2.14 miles of Bromsgrove.

M1 Southbound - M1 southbound between J37 and J36 | Southbound | Accident Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J37 and J36 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 28 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.24 miles of Barnsley.

M1 Southbound - M1 J37 southbound access | Southbound | Accident Location : The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J37 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 28 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.26 miles of Barnsley.

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