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Closures and Lane Restrictions M6 Lancashire One lane closed northbound between J29, Lostock Hall and J30, Blacow Interchange. Very Severe 04 Jul 2008 11:21 04 Jul 2008 13:56
Closures/ blockages M6 West Midlands Closed northbound between J5, Castle Bromwich and J6, Spaghetti Junction, because of roadworks during the night. Diversion in operation. Between 22:00 and 6:00 from 22:00 on the 4th to 6:00 on 5th July Very Severe 04 Jul 2008 22:00 03 Jul 2008 16:56
Hazards M1 Nottinghamshire Broken down lorry southbound at J26, Nottingham, one lane closed. Severe 04 Jul 2008 13:53 04 Jul 2008 13:53
Hazards M4 Bridgend Broken down lorry westbound between J36, Bridgend and J37, Pyle, one lane closed. Severe 04 Jul 2008 13:44 04 Jul 2008 13:44
Accidents M40 Buckinghamshire Jackknifed caravan southbound between J5, Stokenchurch and J4, High Wycombe Handy Cross Roundabout, because of recovery work. Severe 04 Jul 2008 12:14 04 Jul 2008 13:33
Cleared M42 Worcestershire Jackknifed lorry removed southbound before J1, Bromsgrove. Severe 04 Jul 2008 13:20 04 Jul 2008 13:49
Cleared M67 Greater Manchester Broken down car removed westbound before Denton Island. Severe 04 Jul 2008 12:39 04 Jul 2008 13:01
Cleared M1 Bedfordshire Shed load cleared northbound at Luton Airport. Severe 04 Jul 2008 10:50 04 Jul 2008 13:48
Closures and Lane Restrictions M6 Lancashire One lane closed both ways between J35 A601(M) Carnforth and J34, Lancaster, because of barrier repairs. Severe 04 Jul 2008 11:51 04 Jul 2008 11:55
Closures/ blockages M62 West Yorkshire Lane closed on exit slip road westbound at J33, Ferrybridge Services, because of roadworks. From 9:30 until 15:30 on 4th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 09:30 03 Jul 2008 11:35
Closures/ blockages M62 West Yorkshire Lane closed on entry slip road eastbound at J33, Ferrybridge Services, because of roadworks. From 9:30 until 15:30 on 4th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 09:30 03 Jul 2008 11:35
Closures/ blockages M1 West Yorkshire Lane closed on exit slip road southbound at Woolley Edge Services, lane closed on entry slip road. From 9:30 until 15:30 on 4th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 09:30 03 Jul 2008 11:52
Closures and Lane Restrictions M6 Lancashire One lane closed southbound between J35 A601(M) Carnforth and J34, Lancaster, because of barrier repairs. Severe 03 Jul 2008 17:08 03 Jul 2008 23:26
Closures and Lane Restrictions M6 Lancashire One lane closed northbound between J33, Galgate and J34, Lancaster, because of barrier repairs. Severe 03 Jul 2008 17:05 03 Jul 2008 23:27
Closures and Lane Restrictions M6 Lancashire One lane closed northbound near Lancaster Services, because of barrier repairs. Severe 03 Jul 2008 09:00 03 Jul 2008 23:27
Closures and Lane Restrictions M4 Bridgend One lane closed eastbound between J37, Pyle and J36, Bridgend, because of roadworks. From 3rd to 4th July Severe 03 Jul 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 08:53
Closures and Lane Restrictions M4 Bridgend One lane closed both ways between J37, Pyle and J38, Margam Off Slip, because of roadworks. From 3rd to 8th July Severe 03 Jul 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 08:52
Closures and Lane Restrictions M48 Monmouthshire One lane closed eastbound at J2, Chepstow, because of resurfacing work. From 2nd to 4th July Severe 02 Jul 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 09:00
Closures and Lane Restrictions M65 Lancashire One lane closed eastbound between J12, Brierfield and J13, Nelson, because of roadworks. Severe 01 Jul 2008 08:32 01 Jul 2008 08:32
Closures/ blockages M5 Bristol Lane closed on exit slip road at J18, St Brendans Roundabout, because of roadworks. Until 14th July Severe 01 Jul 2008 00:00 04 Jul 2008 07:58
Closures/ blockages M5 Gloucestershire Lane closed on exit slip road northbound at J11, Gloucester, because of roadworks. Between 10:00 and 15:00 until 15:00 on 14th July Severe 30 Jun 2008 10:00 30 Jun 2008 10:07
Closures and Lane Restrictions M6 Cumbria One lane closed both ways between J42, Carlisle South and J43, Carlisle, because of barrier repairs. Severe 30 Jun 2008 06:39 03 Jul 2008 12:46
Closures and Lane Restrictions M32 Bristol Lane closed both ways between J1, Hambrook and J2, Eastville, speed restriction of 50 mph. Until 19th July Severe 30 Jun 2008 00:00 30 Jun 2008 09:49
Closures and Lane Restrictions M48 Monmouthshire One lane closed westbound between J2, Chepstow and Magor, because of resurfacing work. Until 20th July Severe 28 Jun 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 09:03
Closures/ blockages M606 West Yorkshire Lane closed on exit slip road northbound at Merrydale Road, because of drainage works. Until 13th July Severe 16 Jun 2008 00:00 03 Jul 2008 11:52
Closures and Lane Restrictions M8 Glasgow City Exit slip road to Bothwell street is closed eastbound at J20, Kingston Bridge, speed restriction of 40 mph. Diversion in operation. From 20:00 on 14th June to 31st July Severe 14 Jun 2008 20:00 27 Jun 2008 17:52
Closures and Lane Restrictions M4 Berkshire One lane closed eastbound at J5, Langley, because of roadworks. Between 10:00 and 5:30 until 25th July Severe 16 Apr 2008 10:00 27 Jun 2008 14:07
Restrictions M25 Greater London, Kent Narrow lanes both ways between J3, Swanley Interchange and A282 in Greater London, speed restriction of 50 mph. Until 31st December. Highways Agency estimate a current delay of 10 mins Severe 18 Mar 2008 00:00 01 Jul 2008 21:16
Restrictions M27 Hampshire Narrow lanes both ways between J3, Romsey and J4, Southampton, speed restriction of 50 mph. Until 1st June 2009. Highways Agency estimate a current delay of 10 mins Severe 25 Feb 2008 00:00 27 Jun 2008 23:34
Restrictions M27 Hampshire Narrow lanes both ways between J11, Fareham and J12, Portsmouth, speed restriction of 50 mph. Until 30th September. Highways Agency estimate a current delay of 10 mins Severe 21 Jan 2008 00:00 27 Jun 2008 23:32
Closures/ blockages M6 West Midlands Lane closed on exit slip road southbound at J4A, N, speed restriction of 50 mph. Until 14th July Severe 14 Jan 2008 00:00 01 Jul 2008 13:33
Closures/ blockages M62 Merseyside Lane closed on entry slip road eastbound at J6, Tarbock Island, narrow lanes. Until 3rd November Severe 14 Jan 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 10:35
Restrictions M4 Berkshire Narrow lanes both ways between J5, Langley and J7, Slough West, speed restriction of 50 mph. Until 10th February 2009 Severe 12 Nov 2007 23:59 27 Jun 2008 14:55
Roadworks M4 Cardiff Contraflow both ways between J30, Cardiff Gate and J32, Coryton Interchange, speed restriction of 50 mph. Severe 27 Jun 2007 13:55 28 Jun 2008 10:55
Roadworks M1 Hertfordshire Contraflow both ways between J6A M25 and Luton Airport, narrow lanes. Until 31st December. Highways Agency estimate a current delay of 10 mins Severe 20 Mar 2006 00:00 28 Jun 2008 13:30
Closures/ blockages M1 South Yorkshire Lane closed on exit slip road both ways at J33, Catcliffe, because of roadworks. Between 6:00 and 10:30 on Sundays until 10:30 on 6th July Severe 23 Jun 2008 06:00 03 Jul 2008 12:13
Closures and Lane Restrictions M48 Gloucestershire Lane closed westbound between J1, Aust and J2, Chepstow, because of roadworks. Between 8:00 and 18:00 until 18:00 on 20th June Severe 16 Jun 2008 08:00 28 Jun 2008 11:38
Closures and Lane Restrictions M25 Greater London, Kent Two lanes closed anticlockwise at Dartford Tunnel Toll Booths in Greater London, because of roadworks during the night. Between 20:30 and 5:00 Severe 12 Mar 2008 10:34 28 Jun 2008 10:34
Closures and Lane Restrictions M1 South Yorkshire Two lanes closed northbound between J37, Dodworth and J38, Woolley, because of roadworks. From 20:00 on the 4th to 5:00 on 5th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 20:00 03 Jul 2008 13:00
Closures/ blockages M62 West Yorkshire Exit slip road closed eastbound at J27, Gildersome, because of resurfacing work. Diversion in operation. Between 20:00 and 6:00 from 20:00 on the 3rd to 6:00 on 12th July Severe 03 Jul 2008 20:00 03 Jul 2008 19:30
Closures and Lane Restrictions M6 Staffordshire Two lanes closed northbound between J13, Stafford South and J14, Stafford North, because of roadworks during the night. Between 20:00 and 6:00 from 20:00 on the 2nd to 6:00 on 9th July Severe 02 Jul 2008 20:00 02 Jul 2008 11:25
Closures and Lane Restrictions M62 West Yorkshire Two lanes closed westbound at J26, Chain Bar, because of bridge maintenance work. Between 20:00 and 5:00 until 5:00 on 5th July Severe 02 Jul 2008 20:00 03 Jul 2008 12:02
Closures and Lane Restrictions M1 Leicestershire Two lanes closed southbound between J23A A42 and J23, Loughborough, because of roadworks during the night. Between 20:00 and 6:00 until 6:00 on 12th July Severe 01 Jul 2008 20:00 02 Jul 2008 11:14
Closures and Lane Restrictions M8 Livingston, West Lothian Intermittent lane closures eastbound at J3, Livingston in Livingston, because of bridge maintenance work. Between 20:00 and 6:30 until 5th September Severe 27 Mar 2008 20:00 27 Jun 2008 14:38
Closures and Lane Restrictions M1 Leicestershire Two lanes closed southbound between J22, Ashby Between 20:00 and 6:00 until 6:00 on 12th July Severe 01 Jul 2008 20:00 02 Jul 2008 11:14
Closures and Lane Restrictions M48 Monmouthshire One lane closed eastbound at J2, Chepstow, because of resurfacing work during the night. Between 20:00 and 6:00 on 4th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 20:00 28 Jun 2008 09:02
Closures and Lane Restrictions M48 Monmouthshire Two lanes closed westbound at J2, Chepstow, because of resurfacing work during the night. Between 20:00 and 6:00 from 3rd to 4th July Severe 03 Jul 2008 20:00 28 Jun 2008 09:01
Closures and Lane Restrictions M5 Worcestershire Two lanes closed southbound between J4A M42 and J5, Droitwich, because of roadworks during the night. Between 21:00 and 5:00 from 21:00 on the 3rd to 5:00 on 5th July Severe 03 Jul 2008 21:00 02 Jul 2008 11:13
Closures/ blockages M5 Gloucestershire Exit slip road closed northbound at J11, Gloucester, because of roadworks during the night. Between 21:00 and 5:00 from 21:00 on 30th June to 5:00 on 14th July Severe 30 Jun 2008 21:00 30 Jun 2008 10:27
Closures and Lane Restrictions M60 Greater Manchester Two lanes closed both ways between J12, Eccles Interchange and J14, East Lancs Road, because of roadworks during the night. Between 21:00 and 5:00 from 21:00 on the 4th to 5:00 on 5th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 21:00 03 Jul 2008 12:28
Closures and Lane Restrictions M58 Lancashire Two lanes closed both ways between J3, Bickerstaffe and J4, Skelmersdale, because of roadworks during the night. Between 21:00 and 5:30 from 21:00 on the 4th to 5:30 on 5th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 21:00 28 Jun 2008 12:29
Closures/ blockages M53 Merseyside Entry slip road closed northbound at J4, Bebington, because of roadworks during the night. Between 22:00 and 5:00 from 22:00 on the 4th to 5:00 on 13th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 22:00 03 Jul 2008 11:47
Closures and Lane Restrictions M42 West Midlands Main carriageway closed northbound at J5, Solihull, because of roadworks during the night. Diversion in operation. Between 22:00 and 6:00 from 22:00 on the 4th to 6:00 on 5th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 22:00 03 Jul 2008 14:57
Roadworks M6 Warwickshire Roadworks during the night both ways between J1, Rugby and J2, Coventry. Between 22:00 and 6:00 from 22:00 on the 2nd to 6:00 on 19th July Severe 02 Jul 2008 22:00 02 Jul 2008 11:11
Closures and Lane Restrictions M53 Merseyside Two lanes closed northbound between J4, Bebington and J3, Woodchurch, because of roadworks during the night. Between 22:00 and 5:00 from 22:00 on the 4th to 5:00 on 13th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 22:00 03 Jul 2008 11:47
Roadworks M11 Essex Contraflow both ways between J8, Stansted Airport and J9 A11 Saffron Walden, narrow lanes. Between 23:00 and 4:00 until 17th August Severe 28 Apr 2008 23:00 28 Jun 2008 05:09
Disruptions Circle Line London, City Of Westminster Severe delays on Circle Line anticlockwise due to staff shortage. Severe 04 Jul 2008 13:40 04 Jul 2008 13:40
Accidents A1(M) Cambridgeshire Accident northbound near J16, Norman Cross, delays. Severe 04 Jul 2008 12:56 04 Jul 2008 13:58
Closures/ blockages A701 Leadburn, Midlothian Closed southbound near the A703 junction in Leadburn, because of an accident. Diversion in operation. Severe 04 Jul 2008 12:22 04 Jul 2008 13:44
Closures/ blockages A215 South Norwood, Greater London South Norwood Hill closed both ways between the B266 Whitehorse Lane junction and the A213 High Street junction in South Norwood, because of an accident. Diversion in operation. Severe 04 Jul 2008 11:54 04 Jul 2008 13:51
Closures/ blockages A631 Maltby, South Yorkshire Tickhill Road closed both ways between the Quilter Road junction and the A60 Worksop Road junction in Maltby, because of a serious accident. Diversion in operation. Severe 04 Jul 2008 11:14 04 Jul 2008 13:19
Severe weather Fowey To Mevagissey Ferry Cornwall All sailings cancelled on Fowey to Mevagissey Ferry at Fowey due to bad weather. Severe 04 Jul 2008 06:46 04 Jul 2008 12:47
Closures/ blockages A89 Bridgeton, Glasgow City Gallowgate closed both ways between the Sword Street junction and the B763 Fielden Street junction in Bridgeton, because of a building fire. Diversion in operation. Severe 04 Jul 2008 06:46 04 Jul 2008 13:52
Congestion A43 Northamptonshire The British Grand Prix sports event both ways between the A422 junction and the A5 junction, no through traffic allowed. Diversion in operation. Between 4:30 and 21:00 until 6th July Severe 04 Jul 2008 04:30 04 Jul 2008 12:55
Cleared A34 Birmingham, West Midlands Road re-opened on New Town Row outbound at the Milton Street junction in Birmingham. Severe 04 Jul 2008 13:36 04 Jul 2008 13:37
Cleared A278 Gillingham, Kent Road re-opened on Hoath Way southbound at the Bowaters Roundabout junction in Gillingham. Severe 04 Jul 2008 10:06 04 Jul 2008 13:29
Closures/ blockages A34 Manchester, Greater Manchester Quay Street closed inbound between the Atherton Street junction and the Byrom Street junction in Manchester, because of water main work. Diversion in operation. Severe 02 Jul 2008 16:49 02 Jul 2008 16:49
Closures/ blockages A583 Preston, Lancashire Riversway closed both ways between the Nelson Way junction and the A5085 Blackpool Road junction in Preston, because of electricity work. Diversion in operation. Between 9:30 and 15:30 from 2nd to 15th July Severe 02 Jul 2008 09:30 01 Jul 2008 11:13
Closures/ blockages A441 Bournville, West Midlands Pershore Road closed northbound between the Warwards Lane junction and the Dogpool Lane junction in Bournville, because of roadworks. Diversion in operation. From 2nd to 23rd July Severe 02 Jul 2008 00:00 01 Jul 2008 17:09
Closures/ blockages A595 Millom, Cumbria Closed both ways between the A595 junction and the A595 junction in Millom, because of roadworks. Diversion in operation. Severe 30 Jun 2008 12:21 01 Jul 2008 10:33
Closures/ blockages A6 Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire Station Road closed both ways between the B5348 Station Road junction and the A45 junction in Irthlingborough, because of roadworks. Severe 30 Jun 2008 09:10 01 Jul 2008 19:31
Closures/ blockages A40 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Sandford Mill Road closed westbound around the Southgate Drive junction in Cheltenham, because of roadworks. Until 7th July Severe 30 Jun 2008 00:00 01 Jul 2008 18:13
Closures/ blockages A900 Leith, City Of Edinburgh Leith Walk closed northbound between the Dalmeny Street junction and the Manderston Street junction in Leith, because of roadworks. Diversion in operation. Until 15th July Severe 30 Jun 2008 00:00 02 Jul 2008 06:22
Closures/ blockages A458 Harley, Shropshire Victoria Road closed both ways at the A4169 Smithfield Road junction in Harley, because of roadworks. Diversion in operation. From 30th June to 10th August Severe 30 Jun 2008 00:00 27 Jun 2008 20:24
Closures/ blockages A187 Howdon, Tyne And Wear Closed both ways between the Tyne Tunnel junction and the Howdon Road junction in Howdon, because of roadworks. Diversion in operation. Until 31st December 2009 Severe 29 Jun 2008 00:00 02 Jul 2008 11:58
Closures/ blockages A97 Banff, Aberdeenshire Castle Street closed northbound between the Clunie Street junction and the A953 Quayside junction in Banff, because of gas main work. Diversion in operation. Until 6th July Severe 26 Jun 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 13:57
Closures/ blockages A6 Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester London Road closed both ways between the B6181 Ducie Street junction and the B6469 Fairfield Street junction in Manchester City Centre, because of sewer works. Diversion in operation. Until 0:00 on 23rd July Severe 23 Jun 2008 00:00 02 Jul 2008 10:18
Closures/ blockages A5121 Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire Derby Road closed southbound between the A511 Horninglow Road junction and the Albert Street junction in Burton Upon Trent, because of resurfacing work. Diversion in operation. Until 29th August Severe 23 Jun 2008 00:00 02 Jul 2008 07:32
Closures/ blockages A929 Dundee, Dundee City Forfar Road closed both ways between the Clepington Road junction and the A972 Kingsway East junction in Dundee, because of new road layout. Until 11th July Severe 21 Jun 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 10:34
Closures/ blockages A1 City Of London St Martin's Le Grand closed southbound between the A40 Montague Street junction and the Angel Street junction, because of resurfacing work. Until 6:00 on 18th July Severe 18 Jun 2008 19:30 01 Jul 2008 05:48
Closures/ blockages A4040 Acock's Green, West Midlands Stockfield Road closed eastbound between the Amington Road junction and the B4146 Yardley Road junction in Acock's Green, because of water main work. Until 22nd August Severe 16 Jun 2008 00:00 27 Jun 2008 21:22
Roadworks Peterhead Bypass (A90) Peterhead, Aberdeenshire Roadworks on North Road both ways between the A90 junction and the A90 junction in Peterhead. Between 8:00 and 16:00 Mondays to Fridays until 23rd July Severe 04 Jun 2008 08:00 04 Jul 2008 12:16
Closures/ blockages A546 Llandudno Junction, Conwy Ffordd Newydd (New Road) closed around the Glan Until 4th July Severe 02 Jun 2008 00:00 03 Jul 2008 12:04
Closures/ blockages A5095 Northampton, Northamptonshire St Andrew's Road closed both ways between the A45 Black Lion Hill junction and the Scarletwell Street junction in Northampton, because of roadworks. Until 25th July Severe 02 Jun 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 12:45
Closures/ blockages A238 Norbiton, Greater London Coombe Road closed both ways between the Norbiton Avenue junction and the Wolverton Avenue junction in Norbiton, because of roadworks. Diversion in operation. Until 18:00 on 31st August Severe 02 Jun 2008 00:00 30 Jun 2008 11:48
Closures/ blockages A1200 Islington, London Canonbury Road closed eastbound at the Highbury Corner junction in Islington, because of gas main work. Diversion in operation. Until 18:00 on 19th August Severe 27 May 2008 00:00 30 Jun 2008 11:47
Roadworks A38 Chudleigh, Devon Contraflow both ways between the B3344 junction and the A380 junction in Chudleigh, speed restriction of 40 mph. Until 25th July Severe 25 May 2008 00:00 27 Jun 2008 18:22
Closures/ blockages A178 Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire Bridge Street East closed both ways between the A178 Queen's Square junction and the Stockton Street junction in Middlesbrough, because of sewer works. Diversion in operation. Until 4th July Severe 06 May 2008 00:00 27 Jun 2008 21:28
Closures/ blockages A5036 Liverpool, Merseyside Regent Road closed both ways between the A5054 Blackstone Street junction and the Paisley Street junction in Liverpool, because of bridge maintenance work. Diversion in operation. Until 1st May 2009 Severe 02 May 2008 00:00 27 Jun 2008 15:32
Closures/ blockages A1434 Lincoln, Lincolnshire Newark Road closed both ways between the B1003 Tritton Road junction and the B1190 Doddington Road junction in Lincoln, because of bridge maintenance work. Diversion in operation. Until 30th August Severe 28 Apr 2008 00:00 30 Jun 2008 14:31
Closures and Lane Restrictions A127 Gidea Park, Greater London Gallows Corner flyover closed on Southend Arterial Road at the Gallows Corner junction in Gidea Park, because of roadworks. Diversion in operation. Until 5:00 on 28th July Severe 25 Apr 2008 21:30 04 Jul 2008 05:16
Closures/ blockages A452 Kenilworth, Warwickshire Warwick Road closed both ways between the A452 Waverley Road junction and the A452 junction in Kenilworth, because of sewer works. Diversion in operation. Until 1st December Severe 17 Apr 2008 00:00 30 Jun 2008 11:50
Restrictions A62 West Yorkshire Narrow lanes at the Gildersome junction, because of roadworks. Until 8th November Severe 27 Mar 2008 00:00 03 Jul 2008 11:22
Closures/ blockages A536 Macclesfield, Cheshire Park Lane closed westbound between the Crompton Road junction and the Cambridge Road junction in Macclesfield, because of roadworks. Diversion in operation. Until 11th July Severe 03 Mar 2008 00:00 01 Jul 2008 11:37
Closures/ blockages A8 City Of Edinburgh West Maitland Street closed both ways between the Manor Place junction and the A700 Lothian Road junction, because of major roadworks. From 1st March to 5th August Severe 01 Mar 2008 00:00 28 Jun 2008 11:18