API Endpoints

Transport and Mobility

Traffic Updates

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API Credit Cost


Endpoint Overview

Traffic Updates endpoint provides real-time traffic information for roads within a specified radius of a postcode.


Coverage

EnglandEngland
ScotlandScotland
WalesWales
N. IrelandN. Ireland

Update Frequency

Hourly

Request Format

HTTP Method:

GET

To use the API you should send an HTTP request to the following endpoint URL. This will return a JSON response.

https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/traffic-updates/?key=&postcode={postcode}

Note that your key has automatically been added to the API endpoint for convenience.

Querystring Parameters:

{postcode}

A valid UK postcode (e.g., SW1A 1AA). Note that you can send the postcode with or without the space separating the outward and inward codes. For example, both "SW1A 1AA" and "SW1A1AA" are both valid.

{api_key}

A valid API key that authenticates your account.


Authorisation

For every endpoint request your API Key should be sent as part of the querystring:

https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/traffic-updates/?key={api_key}&postcode=WS3+3PD

For example:

https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/traffic-updates/?key=&postcode=WS3+3PD

Example Request and Response

If the above URL endpoint exists and the API key is valid, our system will return the following example response:

https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/traffic-updates/?key=&postcode=WS3+3PD
{"data":[{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound between J14 and J13 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:10","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J14  and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1485522","Distance":4.83},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound within J14 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound at junction J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1443264","Distance":5.21},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound between J13 and J12 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 13:58:14","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J14  and J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 March 2025 to 06:00 on 1 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1152527","Distance":5.62},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound between J13 and J12 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J14  and J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 March 2025 to 06:00 on 1 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1152527","Distance":5.62},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound within J13 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 13:58:14","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound at junction J13 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.1103249","Distance":5.93},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound within J13 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound at junction J13 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.1103249","Distance":5.93},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound within J12 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J14  and J12 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 1 April 2025.","Longitude":"-2.1069264","Distance":6.1},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound within J12 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J13  and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.1069264","Distance":6.1},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound within J12 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 13:58:14","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J13  and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 March 2025 to 28 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.1069264","Distance":6.1},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound between J15 and J14 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:12","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J15  and J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1627448","Distance":6.13},{"Road":"M6 Northbound","Overview":"M6 northbound within J13 | Northbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Northbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J12  and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1012757","Distance":6.54},{"Road":"M6 Northbound","Overview":"M6 northbound at the Stafford services slip road between J14 and J15 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle","Category":"Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure","Direction":"Northbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:07:16","Description":"Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at Stafford Services. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:30 and 15:45 on 27 March 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 27 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.","Longitude":"-2.1695535","Distance":7.41},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound between J13 and J12 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J13  and J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 April 2025 to 06:00 on 2 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1007628","Distance":7.57},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound between J15 and J14 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:12","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J15  and J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 March 2025 to 06:00 on 1 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.169871","Distance":7.59},{"Road":"A449 Southbound","Overview":"A449 southbound between A5 and M54 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:09","Description":"Location : The A449 southbound between the junctions with the A5  and the M54 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1314094","Distance":8.13},{"Road":"A449 Southbound","Overview":"A449 southbound between A5 and M54 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:09","Description":"Location : The A449 southbound between the junctions with the A5  and the M54 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:10 on 13 January 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025.","Longitude":"-2.1314094","Distance":8.13},{"Road":"A449 Northbound","Overview":"A449 northbound between M54 and A5 | Northbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Northbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:10","Description":"Location : The A449 northbound between the junctions with the M54  and the A5 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1335297","Distance":8.65},{"Road":"A449 Northbound","Overview":"A449 northbound between M54 and A5 | Northbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Northbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:10","Description":"Location : The A449 northbound between the junctions with the M54  and the A5 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:10 on 13 January 2025 to 06:00 on 27 June 2025.","Longitude":"-2.1335297","Distance":8.65},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 J12 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:12","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.1051733","Distance":8.75},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 J12 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 13:58:13","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.1051733","Distance":8.75},{"Road":"M54 Eastbound","Overview":"M54 eastbound between J4 and J3 | Eastbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Eastbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:17","Description":"Location : The M54 eastbound between junctions J4  and J3 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:00 on 1 April 2025 to 17:00 on 1 April 2025.","Longitude":"-2.342953","Distance":8.81},{"Road":"A5 Southbound","Overview":"A5 southbound between A449 and M6 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:14","Description":"Location : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A449  and the M6 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.10649","Distance":8.97},{"Road":"M6 Northbound","Overview":"M6 J12 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Northbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.1045976","Distance":9.01},{"Road":"M54 Eastbound","Overview":"M54 J3 eastbound access | Eastbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Eastbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:16","Description":"Location : The M54 eastbound entry slip at junction J3 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 31 March 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 April 2025 to 06:00 on 4 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 7 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.2991462","Distance":9.11},{"Road":"M54 Westbound","Overview":"M54 westbound between J3 and J4 | Westbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Westbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:17","Description":"Location : The M54 westbound between junctions J3  and J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency Litter Clearance. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 17:30 on 27 March 2025.","Longitude":"-2.3698888","Distance":9.11},{"Road":"M54 Westbound","Overview":"M54 westbound between J3 and J4 | Westbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Westbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:17","Description":"Location : The M54 westbound between junctions J3  and J4 . Reason : Emergency litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 March 2025 to 29 March 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 4 April 2025.","Longitude":"-2.3698888","Distance":9.11},{"Road":"M54 Westbound","Overview":"M54 J3 westbound exit | Westbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Westbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:15","Description":"Location : The M54 westbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 April 2025 to 06:00 on 11 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 April 2025 to 06:00 on 14 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 April 2025 to 06:00 on 18 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 April 2025 to 06:00 on 21 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.2936072","Distance":9.15},{"Road":"M54 Westbound","Overview":"M54 westbound within J4 | Westbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Westbound","County":"Telford and Wrekin","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:17","Description":"Location : The M54 westbound between junctions J3  and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.2936072","Distance":9.15},{"Road":"M54 Eastbound","Overview":"M54 eastbound between J3 and J2 | Eastbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Eastbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:07","Description":"Location : The M54 eastbound between junctions J3  and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 05:30 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.2998128","Distance":9.15},{"Road":"M54 Eastbound","Overview":"M54 J3 eastbound exit | Eastbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Eastbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:15","Description":"Location : The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 31 March 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 April 2025 to 06:00 on 4 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 7 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.3054879","Distance":9.18},{"Road":"M54 Westbound","Overview":"M54 J3 westbound access | Westbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Westbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:17","Description":"Location : The M54 westbound entry slip at junction J3 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.2999346","Distance":9.21},{"Road":"M6 Northbound","Overview":"M6 northbound between J12 and J13 | Northbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Northbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:10","Description":"Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J12  and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.1010544","Distance":9.31},{"Road":"M6 Southbound","Overview":"M6 southbound between J15 and J14 | Southbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Southbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:15","Description":"Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J15  and J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 April 2025 to 4 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.2089024","Distance":9.76},{"Road":"M6 Northbound","Overview":"M6 northbound between J11A and J12 | Northbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Northbound","County":"Staffordshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:13","Description":"Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J11  and J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.093625","Distance":9.81},{"Road":"M54 Westbound","Overview":"M54 J4 westbound exit | Westbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Westbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:15","Description":"Location : The M54 westbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.3994262","Distance":9.84},{"Road":"M54 Eastbound","Overview":"M54 J4 eastbound access | Eastbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Eastbound","County":"Shropshire","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:17","Description":"Location : The M54 eastbound entry slip at junction J4 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 31 March 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 April 2025 to 06:00 on 4 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 7 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.","Longitude":"-2.4057572","Distance":9.93},{"Road":"M54 Westbound","Overview":"M54 westbound within J5 | Westbound | Road Works","Category":"Roadworks","Direction":"Westbound","County":"Telford and Wrekin","Region":"West Midlands","Source":"Highways Agency","Last Reported":"27/03/2025 14:25:15","Description":"Location : The M54 westbound between junctions J4  and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 March 2025 to 31 March 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 5 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 April 2025 to 06:00 on 7 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.","Longitude":"-2.4056673","Distance":9.97}],"response_time":0.1406,"Source":"PostcodeArea API","Output Area":"Radius","Radius":10,"Distance Unit":"Mile","Records":1,"Unique Fields":1,"Referrer":"api.postcodearea.co.uk","Host":"https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/traffic-updates/?key=pa_XWQAV24RXCUU19NGUFM11TKTLN&postcode=st200ly","Endpoint":"/traffic-updates/?key=pa_XWQAV24RXCUU19NGUFM11TKTLN&postcode=st200ly"}

Error Handling

HTTP Status Code Error Message Reason
400 Invalid postcode format The postcode provided is not valid.
401 Unauthorised request API key missing or invalid.
404 Postcode not found No data available for the given postcode.
404 No Results Found No data available for the given radius.
429 Too many requests Exceeded rate limit.
500 Internal server error An unexpected issue occurred.

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