BBC Travel News | Top incidents for UK Motorways http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml Updated traffic and travel information, around the clock, around the country. en-gb Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:00:30 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation BBC Travel News http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/images/syndication/xml_icon-en.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/ [Severe] Berkshire, eastbound between A355 Slough [M4 J.6] and A4 [M4 J.5] M4 Berkshire - Very slow traffic eastbound , earlier accident between J6, Slough and J5, Langley. All lanes have been re-opened http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3407535 [Severe] Berkshire, clockwise at M4 [M25 J.15] M25 Berkshire - Slow traffic clockwise , earlier accident at J15 M4. Affecting all slip roads. All lanes have been re-opened http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3407605 [Severe] Lancashire, both ways between A6 [M6 J.33] and A683 [M6 J.34] M6 Lancashire - One lane closed both ways , roadworks between J33, Galgate and J34, Lancaster http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3407633 [Severe] Cumbria, northbound between B5305 [M6 J.41] and A6 [M6 J.42] M6 Cumbria - One lane closed northbound due to resurfacing work between J41, Catterlen and J42, Carlisle South http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3334702 [Severe] South Yorkshire, both ways between A616 [M1 J.35A] and A629 [M1 J.35] M1 South Yorkshire - One lane closed and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to roadworks between J35A, Stocksbridge and J35, Thorpe Hesley. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3292650 [Severe] Leicestershire, southbound at A453 [M1 J.24] M1 Leicestershire - Lane closed on entry slip road southbound due to roadworks at J24, East Midlands Airport http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3293207 [Severe] Cumbria, southbound between A69 [M6 J.43] and A6 [M6 J.42] M6 Cumbria - One lane closed southbound due to resurfacing work between J43, Carlisle and J42, Carlisle South http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3296028 [Severe] South Yorkshire, both ways between A614 [M18 J.6] and M62 [M18 J.7] M18 South Yorkshire - Speed restriction of 50 mph and one lane closed both ways due to major roadworks between J6, Thorne and J7, Langham http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3301629 [Severe] Cumbria, both ways between B6261 [M6 J.39] and A66 [M6 J.40] M6 Cumbria - Delays expected due to contraflow and roadworks between J39, Shap and J40, Penrith http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3301920 [Severe] Glasgow City, both ways between Fullarton Road [M74 J.1] and A763 Carmyle Avenue [M74 J.2] M74 Glasgow City - One lane closed both ways , roadworks between J1, Fullerton Road and J2, Carmyle http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3304404 [Severe] Hertfordshire, both ways between A414 [A1(M) J.3] and A414 [A1(M) J.4] A1(M) Hertfordshire - One lane closed, narrow lanes and speed restriction of 40 mph on Hatfield Tunnel both ways due to contraflow and major roadworks between J3, St Albans and J4, Hertford. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3071778 [Severe] Falkirk, both ways between A80 [M80 J.4] and M876 [M80 J.5] M80 Falkirk - Speed restriction of 40 mph both ways due to contraflow and carriageway repairs between J4, The Haggs and J5 M876. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3213113 [Severe] Surrey, both ways between A322 Bagshot [M3 J.3] and A331 [M3 J.4] M3 Surrey - Speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to contraflow and roadworks between J3, Bagshot and J4, Camberley http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3217380 [Severe] Cumbria, southbound between A69 [M6 J.43] and A6 [M6 J.42] M6 Cumbria - One lane closed southbound , resurfacing work between J43, Carlisle and J42, Carlisle South http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3236627 [Severe] Gloucestershire, both ways between A417 [M5 J.11A] and A419 [M5 J.13] M5 Gloucestershire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to roadworks between J11A, Brockworth Bypass and J13, Stroud http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3244553 [Severe] Newport, both ways between A48 [M4 J.28] and A4232 [M4 J.30] M4 Newport - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to contraflow between J28, Tredegar Park and J30, Cardiff Gate. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #2734608 [Severe] Gloucestershire, both ways between A38 [M50 J.1] and A417 [M50 J.2] M50 Gloucestershire - One lane closed and speed restriction of 40 mph both ways due to contraflow and roadworks between J1, Tewkesbury and J2, Ledbury http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3268571 [Severe] Cheshire, both ways between A49 [M6 J.22] and A580 [M6 J.23] M6 Cheshire - Speed restriction of 50 mph due to contraflow between J22, Newton Le Willows and J23, Haydock. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3273086 [Severe] Cumbria, northbound between A685 [M6 J.38] and B6261 [M6 J.39] M6 Cumbria - One lane closed northbound due to resurfacing work between J38, Tebay and J39, Shap http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3273099 [Severe] Hertfordshire, both ways between M40 [M25 J.16] and A404 [M25 J.18] M25 Buckinghamshire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to major roadworks between J16 M40 and J18, Chorley Wood, in Hertfordshire. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3348175 [Severe] Essex, both ways between A121 [M25 J.26] and A12 Brentwood [M25 J.28] M25 Essex - Narrow lanes both ways due to contraflow and major roadworks between J26, Waltham Abbey and J28, Brentwood. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3348191 [Severe] Essex, both ways between A120 [M11 J.8] and A11 [M11 J.9] M11 Essex - Restrictions and major roadworks both ways between J8, Stansted Airport and J9, Saffron Walden. Expect congestion http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3357350 [Severe] Bristol, both ways at A4174 [M32 J.1] M32 Bristol - Lane closed on exit slip road both ways due to roadworks at J1, Hambrook http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3358479 [Severe] North Lanarkshire, northbound between A752 Gartcosh [M73 J.2A] and A80 [M73 J.3] M73 North Lanarkshire - Restrictions and roadworks northbound between J2A, Gartcosh and J3, Mollinsburn http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3365061 [Severe] Lancashire, both ways at A56 [M65 J.8] M65 Lancashire - Lane closed on entry slip road and lane closed on exit slip road both ways due to roadworks at J8, Accrington http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3372430 [Severe] South Lanarkshire, both ways between A723 [M74 J.6] and A725 [M74 J.5] M74 South Lanarkshire - Contraflow and roadworks both ways between J6, Hamilton and J5, Raith Interchange. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3392676 [Severe] Monmouthshire, eastbound between M48 [M4 J.23] and The Toll Plaza M4 Monmouthshire - One lane closed eastbound , barrier repairs between J23, Magor and The Toll Plaza http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3399291 [Severe] Bridgend, both ways between A4061 [M4 J.36] and A473 [M4 J.35] M4 Bridgend - One lane closed both ways , roadworks between J36, Bridgend and J35, Pencoed http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3399349 [Severe] Bridgend, both ways between A4229 [M4 J.37] and A4061 [M4 J.36] M4 Bridgend - One lane closed both ways , barrier repairs between J37, Pyle and J36, Bridgend http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3399429 [Severe] Swansea, eastbound between A48 [M4 J.47] and A48 [M4 J.46] M4 Swansea - One lane closed eastbound , barrier repairs between J47, Penllergaer and J46, Llangyfelach http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3399531 [Severe] Monmouthshire, eastbound between M4 J23 [M48 J.2] and A466 M48 Monmouthshire - One lane closed eastbound , roadworks between Magor and J2, Chepstow http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3399548 [Severe] North Lanarkshire, both ways between A8 [M8 J.6] and B7057 [M8 J.5] M8 North Lanarkshire - Restrictions and roadworks both ways between J6, Newhouse and J5, Harthill Services. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3397305 [Severe] Kent, both ways between B2068 Hythe [M20 J.11] and A20 [M20 J.12] M20 Kent - One lane closed both ways between J11, Hythe and J12, Cheriton http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3378946 [Severe] Greater Manchester, both ways between A640 [M62 J.21] and A672 [M62 J.22] M62 Greater Manchester - Two lanes closed both ways , roadworks between J21, Milnrow and J22, Rishworth Moor http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3403928 [Severe] Merseyside, both ways at A554 [M53 J.1] M53 Merseyside - Intermittent lane closures both ways , bridge maintenance work at J1, Wallasey http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3406107 [Cleared] Shropshire, eastbound between A41 [M54 J.3] and A449 [M54 J.2] M54 Shropshire - Debris removed from road eastbound between J3, Albrighton and J2, Wolverhampton http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3407621 [Medium] Bristol, southbound at A4320 [M32 J.3] M32 Bristol - Slow traffic southbound after J3, St Pauls http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3407592 [Cleared] Leicestershire, southbound between A50 Derby [M1 J.24A] and A42 [M1 J.23A] M1 Leicestershire - Traffic easing southbound between J24A, Derby and J23A A42 http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3406692 [Medium] Cheshire, both ways between B5132 [M53 J.7] and A5032 [M53 J.9] M53 Cheshire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways , major roadworks between J7, Overpool and J9, Ellesmere Port http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3406125 [Medium] Cheshire, both ways between A574 [M62 J.11] and M60 [M62 J.12] M62 Cheshire - Speed restriction of 50 mph and narrow lanes both ways , roadworks between J11, Birchwood and J12, Eccles Interchange http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3388713 [Medium] Derbyshire, both ways between A52 Derby [M1 J.25] and A38 [M1 J.28] M1 Derbyshire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to restrictions and major roadworks between J25, Derby and J28, Alfreton http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #2231220 [Medium] Staffordshire, both ways between Keele Services [M6 J.16] and A500 Stoke-on-trent M6 Staffordshire - Narrow lanes, hard shoulder closed and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways , roadworks between Keele Services and J16, Stoke-On-Trent http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3396217 [Medium] Maidenhead, both ways between Shoppenhangers Road [A404(M) J.9A] and A4 [A404(M) J.9B] A404(M) Berkshire - Speed restriction of 40 mph both ways due to restrictions and roadworks between J9A Shoppenhangers Road and J9B, Thicket Roundabout, in Maidenhead http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3285614 [Medium] Staffordshire, both ways between A5 [M6 J.12] and A449 [M6 J.13] M6 Staffordshire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to roadworks between J12, Gailey and J13, Stafford South http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3285977 [Medium] Staffordshire, both ways between A34 [M6 J.14] and A500 [M6 J.15] M6 Staffordshire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to roadworks between J14, Stafford North and J15, Stoke-On-Trent http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3286783 [Medium] Bedfordshire, southbound between A421 Milton Keynes South [M1 J.13] and A5120 [M1 J.12] M1 Bedfordshire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph southbound due to roadworks between J13, Milton Keynes South and J12, Flitwick http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3292023 [Medium] Berkshire, both ways at A355 Slough [M4 J.6] M4 Berkshire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to bridge maintenance work around J6, Slough http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3271105 [Medium] Newport, both ways between A48 [M4 J.24] and A48 [M4 J.28] M4 Newport - Speed restriction of 50 mph both ways between J24, Coldra and J28, Tredegar Park http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #2977585 [Medium] West Midlands, both ways between A454 [M6 J.10] and M54 [M6 J.10A] M6 West Midlands - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to roadworks between J10, Wolverhampton and J10A M54 http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3265071 [Medium] Leicestershire, northbound between A512 [M1 J.23] and A453 [M1 J.24] M1 Leicestershire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph northbound due to major roadworks between J23, Loughborough and J24, East Midlands Airport. Expect delays http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3295171 [Medium] Hertfordshire, both ways between A6141 [A1(M) J.9] and A1 [A1(M) J.10] A1(M) Hertfordshire - Contraflow and roadworks both ways between J9, Letchworth and J10, Stotfold http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3293011 [Medium] Leicestershire, southbound between A453 [M1 J.24] and A42 [M1 J.23A] M1 Leicestershire - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph southbound due to major roadworks between J24, East Midlands Airport and J23A A42 http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3293204 [Medium] West Midlands, both ways between A456 Halesowen [M5 J.3] and A38 Lydiate Ash [M5 J.4] M5 West Midlands - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph both ways due to roadworks between J3, Halesowen and J4, Lydiate Ash http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3336222 [Slight] Greater London, anti-clockwise at A282 M25 Kent - Queueing traffic anticlockwise at Dartford Tunnel Toll Booths , in Greater London http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/travelnews/int/syndication/rss/-/travelnews/local/motorways.shtml #3407401