Route Planner to Avoid Traffic
START
FINISH
Loading Traffic Details

M4 Traffic

M4 09:44am

SLIGHT
SEVERE
FULL SCREENUPDATED: 09:44
×
×

Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M4 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J6 (Slough)and J7 (Slough) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 10:00 and 10:15 on 19 Mar 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 19 Mar 2024.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.97m from Eton.
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J5 (Colnbrook) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 19 Mar 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 19 Mar 2024.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.78m from Slough. CLEARED @ 08:51
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J10 (Reading)and J8 (High Wycombe) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 Mar 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 Mar 2024.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.15m from Bray. CLEARED @ 07:03
ACCIDENT
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J5 (Colnbrook)and J6 (Slough) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 09:30 and 09:45 on 19 Mar 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 19 Mar 2024.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.05m from Slough. CLEARED @ 07:39
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J10 (Reading)and J11 (Basingstoke) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 Mar 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 19 Mar 2024.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.93m from Reading. CLEARED @ 06:45
CONGESTION
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J20 (Bristol) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 19 Mar 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.7m from Alveston.
CONGESTION
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J6 (Slough)and J5 (Colnbrook) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 19 Mar 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.55m from Slough. CLEARED @ 09:09
CONGESTION
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth)and J21 (Chepstow) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 19 Mar 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.78m from Alveston. CLEARED @ 09:09
CONGESTION
Location: The M4 westbound exit slip at junction J11 (Basingstoke) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 19 Mar 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2m from Reading. CLEARED @ 08:51
CONGESTION
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J2 (N.Circular) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 Mar 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.08m from Ealing. CLEARED @ 08:33
CONGESTION
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J3 (Heathrow)and J2 (N.Circular) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 19 Mar 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.83m from Hounslow. CLEARED @ 06:54


There are no current incidents in this location.

M4 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

M4

The M4 is a motorway in the United Kingdom that connects London and South West England. It runs from London to South Wales and it is a crucial part of the English transport network.

The M4 was first proposed in 1927 and construction began in 1958. It was completed in 1971, running from London to Reading, Berkshire and later extending to South Wales.

The M4 is one of the major roads in the UK and a significant part of the economy. The M4 has been upgraded in certain sections and currently consists of 146 miles (235 km) of motorway.

The M4 is one of the safest motorways in the UK. According to the Department of Transport (DfT), the M4 had a collision rate of just 0.41 per million vehicle kilometres between 2017-2018. This is lower than the UK major-road average of 0.71.


Let's Get Social

Get in touch with us or stay up to date with our latest news and updates.

Follow us on Facebook See Traffic Update on Twitter See our Pinterest Images View our Blog

Live Email Traffic Alerts

Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the M4 that may cause congestion or jams.

Sign up for free alerts

LEGAL NOTICE

Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone, tablet or any electronic device without a hands-free kit whilst driving.If you're caught by the police using any device that can send or receive data whilst driving or riding a motorcyle you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of £200.A court could also disqualify you from driving.

Elsewhere on the web

Highways Agency TrafficHighways England

Official source of traffic updates.

The AA Route PlannerThe AA

AA road and motorway traffic news and route planner.

Traffic CymruTraffic Cymru

The Welsh government's traffic information service for Wales.

Traffic ScotlandTraffic Scotland

Live traffic conditions and news for Scotland's road network.

Advertise on Traffic UpdateYOUR AD HERE

Advertise to millions of motorists, holidaymakers and commuters.

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Slough)and J7 (Slough) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:00 and 10:15 on 19 March 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 19 March 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.97m from Eton.

51.51--0.64

Location: eastbound at junction J5 (Colnbrook) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 19 March 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 19 March 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.78m from Slough.

51.49--0.54

Location: eastbound between junctions J10 (Reading)and J8 (High Wycombe) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 March 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 March 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.15m from Bray.

51.48--0.76

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Colnbrook)and J6 (Slough) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:30 and 09:45 on 19 March 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 19 March 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.05m from Slough.

51.49--0.57

Location: westbound between junctions J10 (Reading)and J11 (Basingstoke) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 19 March 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 19 March 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.93m from Reading.

51.42--0.94

Location: eastbound at junction J20 (Bristol) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 19 March 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.7m from Alveston.

51.55--2.55

Location: eastbound between junctions J6 (Slough)and J5 (Colnbrook) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 19 March 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.55m from Slough.

51.49--0.58

Location: eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth)and J21 (Chepstow) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 19 March 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.78m from Alveston.

51.57--2.62

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J11 (Basingstoke) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 19 March 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2m from Reading.

51.41--0.97

Location: eastbound at junction J2 (N.Circular) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 19 March 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.08m from Ealing.

51.49--0.3

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Heathrow)and J2 (N.Circular) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 19 March 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.83m from Hounslow.

51.49--0.36