A404 northbound within M40 junction | Northbound | Congestion

Incident timeline

1. 10:47, 25 JunFirst report

   Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

2. 10:50, 25 JunUpdate

   Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

3. 11:20, 25 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 33 minutes. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

4. 11:25, 25 JunUpdate

   Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

5. 12:00, 25 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 13m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

6. 12:05, 25 JunUpdate

   Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

7. 12:40, 25 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 53m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

8. 12:45, 25 JunUpdate

   Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

9. 13:15, 25 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 2h 28m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

10. 13:20, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

11. 13:50, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 3h 3m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

12. 13:55, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

13. 14:30, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 3h 43m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

14. 14:35, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

15. 15:05, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 18m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

16. 15:10, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

17. 15:40, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 53m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

18. 15:45, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

19. 16:15, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 28m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

20. 16:20, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

21. 16:50, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 3m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

22. 16:55, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

23. 17:25, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 38m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

24. 17:30, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

25. 18:00, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 13m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

26. 18:05, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

27. 18:35, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 48m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

28. 18:40, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

29. 19:15, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 28m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

30. 19:20, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

31. 19:55, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 8m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

32. 20:00, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

33. 20:35, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 48m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

34. 20:40, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

35. 21:15, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 28m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

36. 21:20, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

37. 21:50, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 3m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

38. 21:55, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

39. 22:25, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 38m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

40. 22:30, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

41. 23:00, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 13m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

42. 23:05, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

43. 23:35, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 48m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

44. 23:40, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

45. 00:10, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 23m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

46. 00:15, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

47. 00:45, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 58m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

48. 00:50, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

49. 01:20, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 33m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

50. 01:25, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

51. 01:55, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 8m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

52. 02:00, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

53. 02:30, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 43m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

54. 02:35, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

55. 03:05, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 18m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

56. 03:10, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

57. 03:40, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 53m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

58. 03:45, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

59. 04:15, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 28m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

60. 04:20, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

61. 04:55, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 8m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

62. 05:00, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

63. 05:30, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 43m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

64. 05:35, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

65. 06:05, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 18m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

66. 06:10, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

67. 06:40, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 53m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

68. 06:45, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

69. 07:20, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 33m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

70. 07:25, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

71. 07:55, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 8m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

72. 08:00, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

73. 08:35, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 48m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

74. 08:40, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

75. 09:15, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 28m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

76. 09:20, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

77. 09:55, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 8m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

78. 10:00, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Wording from National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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