Easter traffic gridlock as crashes and queues spark UK motorway delays

WorldTravel
3 Apr 2026 • 8:26 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Britain’s motorway network is heavily congested as the Easter getaway begins on Good Friday (April 3).
  • The M6 Toll in the West Midlands is closed northbound between Junction 6 Brownhills Interchange and the M6 J11a Saredon Interchange due to a serious crash.
  • There are also severe delays of 90 minutes on the M20 eastbound in Kent between J11 (near Hythe) and J11A (for the Eurotunnel).
  • National Highways said: “There are no incidents reported but congestion is building due to increased Easter getaway traffic heading towards the South East coast.”
  • While both the M25 and M5 are also heavily congested as people make journeys over the Easter weekend.
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