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● LIVE Moderate M23 Southbound

M23 J9 southbound exit | Southbound | Congestion

🕐 26 Jun 2026, 01:55 👁️ 90 views REF-26169297 🕐 Last verified 26 Jun, 01:55
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📊 Incident Summary
Status
● Active
Severity
Moderate
Road
M23
Region
Southbound
Category
Congestion
Started
26 Jun, 01:55
Road Type
Motorway
Speed Limit
70 mph (variable)
Weather
☀️ Clear sky
Road Risk (30d)
Very High
📝 Description
Location : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To No...
rmal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 26 June 2026.
Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
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First Reported
01:55 GMT
Peak Delay
██:██ GMT
Cleared
██:██ GMT
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🛡️ Incident Data Pack
Ref: NH-UKTU-26169297
GPS: 51.16°N, ████°W
Road: Motorway, 70 mph (variable)
Conditions: Dry
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📈 Historical Pattern — M23
34
30d Total
19
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📊 M23 — 30 Days
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Severe
19
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