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🕐 Last verified 12 May, 09:22

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadM69
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorthbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedTue 12 May, 09:22
DelaySlow traffic (10 min)
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-25871019

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

M69 J1 northbound exit | Northbound | Congestion

Location : The M69 northbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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Incident on the M69 northbound at J1 in Northbound, reported at 09:22 UK time on Tue 12 May. Slow traffic (10 min). Still live.

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