UK road network conditions

WEATHER

Friday
Heavy, thundery showers are expected to develop across Devon and Cornwall from around mid-morning with some torrential downpours possible, and a severe weather warning has been issued. These showers may spread across Dorset and Somerset to Hampshire during this afternoon. Some rain, mainly light, is expected across central England today, with largely cloudy but dry conditions elsewhere. Mainly light winds.

Friday Night
Heavy, thundery showers are likely to continue across southwest and southern England this evening, with some torrential downpours still possible, and there is a risk of these spreading to southeastern parts overnight too. Central England will see further outbreaks of light rain, whilst the northwest should be dry. Some mist and hill fog patches may develop across northeastern England. Mainly light winds

Saturday
Southern England will be cloudy with showery rain, heavy at times, perhaps with some thunderstorms too. Outbreaks of mainly light rain are forecast over central parts, perhaps with some heavy, showery bursts in the south Midlands during the afternoon. Northern areas should be dry with some sunny spells, and maybe some hill fog patches over the Pennines, especially initially. Moderate northeasterly winds generally.

WEATHER SCOTLAND
Rather cloudy with a little drizzle around the east coast and hills. Brighter spells developing in the west, but the risk of a light shower this afternoon and evening. Cool around the North Sea coast. Also a cool northeasterly wind

East of England, South West England, London & South East England

Heavy Rain - Fri 16 May & Sat 17 May
There is a moderate risk of a severe event affecting parts of southern England. There is a potential for outbreaks of heavy rain during Friday and the first half of Saturday, with a risk of thunder, to give rainfall accumulations of 25 mm locally and perhaps up to 50 mm in isolated spots.

M40  Warwickshire northbound between B4451, Warwickshire [M40 junction 12] and A452, Warwickshire [M40 junction 13]  - Accident northbound between J12, Gaydon and J13, Bishop's Tachbrook, one lane closed.

M42  West Midlands northbound between A41, West Midlands [M42 junction 5] and A45, Birmingham Airport, West Midlands [M42 junction 6]  - Earlier broken down vehicle northbound between J5, Solihull and J6, Birmingham Airport, slow traffic. 

M5 West Midlands | Northbound | Heavy traffic
On the M5 northbound between J3 and the M6, there are currently delays of 30 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 5:30 pm.

M6 Corley southbound at Corley Services  Warwickshire - Slow traffic on Old House Lane southbound at B4098 Tamworth Road in Corley. 

M8  Glasgow City eastbound at A82, Glasgow City [M8 junction 17]  - Earlier accident eastbound at J17, Great Western Road, very slow traffic. 

A280 [Long Furlong] Clapham both ways between A24, Findon By-Pass, Clapham and A27, Arundel Road, West Sussex  - Long Furlong closed both ways between the Warren Roundabout junction and the A27 Arundel Road junction in Clapham, because of an accident.

A367 [Bath Road] Nettlebridge both ways between  Street and B3356, Somerset  - Road blocked on Bath Road both ways between the  Street junction and the B3356 junction in Nettlebridge, because of an accident.

A44 [Bromyard Road] Worcester both ways at Boughton Avenue  Worcestershire - Bromyard Road closed both ways around the Boughton Avenue junction in Worcester, because of an accident.

A46  Alcester both ways between A435, Alcester and A422, Alcester Road, Shottery  Warwickshire - Closed both ways between the A435 junction and the A422 Alcester Road junction in Alcester, because of recovery work.

A472  Ystrad Mynach both ways at Caerphilly Road  Caerphilly - Closed at the Caerphilly Road junction in Ystrad Mynach, because of an accident.

A69 Northumberland | Westbound | Heavy traffic
On the A69 westbound before the junction with the A6071, there are currently delays of 15 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 5:00 pm.

A96  Blinkbonny both ways at Brodie  Moray - Earlier accident both ways near the Brodie junction in Blinkbonny, temporary traffic lights.

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International traffic conditions

Sailings from Dover's Eastern Docks with P&O Ferries and SeaFrance to Calais are running to time, with space available.  Norfolkline sailings to Dunkerque are also on schedule, with space.

Members are reminded that long term roadworks are being carried out on the A20 in Dover.  Delays at peak times and night time diversions for traffic are likely to be met.  Drivers are advised to allow some extra time for their journeys to the port.

Additional European traffic information is available to members of FTA's International Service.   

Fuel prices

 The Rotterdam diesel commodity price has remained relatively stable over the last week rising 1% from $810 per tonne on 18.1.08 to $815 per tonne on 25.01.08

The latest bulk contract diesel price (for week ending 25.1.08) was 87.2ppl with spot prices at 86.4ppl. The previous week bulk contract was 88.15ppl and spot prices were 87.78ppl.

Bulk contract diesel prices are usually on a 2 week time lag from Rotterdam prices so any change in the commoditiy price will not be felt for another fortnight