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🕐 Last verified 16 Jun, 16:43

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadM55
DirectionEastbound
RegionEastbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedTue 16 Jun, 16:43
DelaySlow traffic (10 min)
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-26108171
Views115

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What National Highways say

M55 eastbound within J1 | Eastbound | Congestion

Location : The M55 eastbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 16 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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This incident had not closed the road at 17:37 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026, according to National Highways. See the M55 right now.

What happened on the M55 on 16 Jun 2026?

Incident on the M55 eastbound at J1 in Eastbound, reported at 16:43 UK time on Tue 16 Jun. Slow traffic (10 min). Still live.

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