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Published: 16 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M60 Southbound - M60 clockwise within J7 | Clockwise | AuthorityOperation Location : The M60 clockwise. Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 16 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 16 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.44 miles of Sale.

A34 Northbound - A34 northbound between M4 and A4185 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A34 northbound between the M4 and the junction with the A4185 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:30 and 08:45 on 16 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 16 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.85 miles of Chieveley.

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