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    M42

    M42 Warwickshire, southbound between A5 [M42 junction 10] and M6 Toll [M42 junction 9]

    M42 Warwickshire - M42 closed and traffic congestion southbound between J10, A5 (Tamworth) and J9, M6 Toll (Curdworth), because of an overturned van. Diversion in operation - Via the A5.

    Updated 6 minutes ago
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    M6

    M6 Lancashire, northbound between A5209 [M6 junction 27] and B5256 [M6 junction 28]

    M6 Lancashire - An earlier lane closure and slow traffic earlier on M6 northbound between J27, A5209 (Standish) and J28, B5256 (Leyland), because of an earlier broken down vehicle and recovery work earlier.

    Cleared Updated 12 minutes ago
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    M11

    M11 Essex, southbound between M25 [M11 junction 6] and A406 [M11 junction 4]

    M11 Essex - Delays on M11 southbound between J6 M25 and J4, A406 (Woodford), because of an accident earlier on. Average speed 15 mph. Travel time is 35 minutes.

    Updated 3 minutes ago
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    M42

    M42 Warwickshire, southbound at A5 [M42 junction 10]

    M42 Warwickshire - M42 entry slip road closed and queueing traffic southbound at J10, A5 (Tamworth).

    Updated 4 minutes ago
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    M62

    M62 West Yorkshire, westbound between A640 [M62 junction 23] and A672 [M62 junction 22]

    M62 West Yorkshire - Queueing traffic and one lane closed on M62 westbound between J23, A640 (Huddersfield) and J22, A672 (Rishworth Moor), because of a broken down vehicle. In the roadworks area.

    Updated 50 minutes ago
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    M67

    M67 Greater Manchester, westbound between A6017 [M67 junction 1] and M60

    M67 Greater Manchester - One lane closed and slow traffic on M67 westbound between J1, A6017 (Denton) and M60, Denton Island, because of a multi-vehicle accident.

    Updated 39 minutes ago
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    M4

    M4 Bristol, both ways between M32 [M4 junction 19] and M5 J15 Almondsbury Interchange [M4 junction 20]

    M4 Bristol - Delays on M4 in both directions between J19, M32 (Bristol) and J20, M5 J15 (Almondsbury Interchange). Average speed 25 mph. In the roadworks area. Travel time is five minutes.

    Updated 41 minutes ago
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    M4

    M4 Bridgend, both ways between A473 [M4 junction 35] and A4138 Hendy [M4 junction 48]

    M4 Bridgend - Fog and visibility is reduced on M4 between J35, A473 (Pencoed) and J48, A4138 (Hendy). Approach with care.

    Updated 41 minutes ago
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    M40

    M40 Oxfordshire, northbound between A361 [M40 junction 11] and B4451 [M40 junction 12]

    M40 Oxfordshire - An accident earlier on on M40 northbound between J11, A361 (Banbury) and J12, B4451 (Gaydon).

    Cleared Updated 25 minutes ago
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    M48

    M48 Severn Bridge Monmouthshire, both ways between [M48 junction 2] and [M48 junction 1]

    M48 Monmouthshire - Fog and visibility is reduced on M48 Severn Bridge between J2, Chepstow and J1, Aust. Approach with care.

    Updated 41 minutes ago
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    M62

    M62 Rakewood Viaduct Greater Manchester, both ways between A640 [M62 junction 21] and A672 [M62 junction 22]

    M62 Greater Manchester - Fog earlier and reduced visibility earlier on M62 Rakewood Viaduct between J21, A640 (Milnrow) and J22, A672 (Rishworth Moor).

    Cleared Updated 8 minutes ago
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    M62

    M62 West Yorkshire, westbound between M1 [M62 junction 29] and A650 [M62 junction 28]

    M62 West Yorkshire - Slow traffic earlier on M62 westbound between J29, M1 (Lofthouse) and J28, A650 (Tingley), because of an earlier accident.

    Cleared Updated 8 minutes ago

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Very Severe Impact

These are incidents which have blocked or resulted in the closure of the main carriageway of a motorway.

For public transport incidents, it indicates incidents which have required total suspension of services affecting one or more public transport operators.

Severe Impact

These are incidents which have blocked or resulted in the closure of 'A' roads, restrictions or lane closures to the main carriageway of a motorway, or slip-road closures.

For public transport incidents, it indicates incidents which have caused significant delay or disruption to services affecting one or more public transport operators.

Medium Impact

These are incidents which have blocked or resulted in the closure of 'B' or unclassified roads, restrictions or lane closures to 'A' roads. Speed restrictions, significantly abnormal traffic levels and minor works on motorways are also normally classified at this level.

For public transport incidents, it indicates incidents which are causing delay or disruption to services affecting one or more public transport operators.

Slight Impact

These are incidents which have resulted in restrictions or lane closures on 'B' or significant unclassified roads. Abnormal traffic conditions on motorways and major trunk roads are also normally classified at this level.

For public transport incidents, it indicates incidents which are causing minor delay or disruption to services or flights.

Very Slight Impact

These are incidents which have resulted in the restrictions or lane closures on unclassified roads. Informational messages regarding normal traffic conditions on motorways and major trunk roads are also classified at this level.

For public transport incidents, it indicates informational messages regarding normal service at airports, or with ferry operators.

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