Congestion levels rose sharply last month as motorists began returning to the roads, but the figures varied across the UK, the latest data shows.
According to Trafficmaster's latest congestion report, the number of vehicles on the roads has increased by 11 per cent since the end of September, compared with the same period last year.
In some areas, such as the Western Sector of the M25, traffic levels have increased by up to 50 per cent, the figures showed.
However, other regions have seen little change or even further falls in congestion, with many major HGV and commuter routes experiencing continued drops in traffic.
Trafficmaster's Georgina Read said: "While increased congestion levels may be indicative of the start of economic recovery in parts of the country, others are still seeing less traffic on the roads, indicating that we are not out of the recession yet."
According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, commercial vehicle production is also some way off pre-recession levels.
Only 9,716 vans and trucks rolled off the production line in September, with businesses still reluctant to commit large capital investments during the current climate.
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