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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for A40 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The A40 westbound exit slip to the A417 north of Gloucester.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 17 Sep 2021.
Nearest town: 3.82m from Leigh. CLEARED @ 20:16
CONGESTION
Location: The A40 eastbound between the junctions with the A48 and the A417 west of Gloucester.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 17 Sep 2021.
Nearest town: 3.2m from Gloucester. CLEARED @ 19:13


There are no current incidents in this location.

A40 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.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A40 westbound at the junction with the M5 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:16 on 17 Sep 2021 to 06:00 on 18 Sep 2021.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 2.64m from Cheltenham. CLEARED @ 21:37

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Location: westbound exit slip to the A417 north of Gloucester.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 17 September 2021.
Nearest town: 3.82m from Leigh.

51.88--2.2

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A48 and the A417 west of Gloucester.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 17 September 2021.
Nearest town: 3.2m from Gloucester.

51.87--2.29

Location: westbound at the junction with the M5 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:16 on 17 September 2021 to 06:00 on 18 September 2021.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 2.64m from Cheltenham.

51.89--2.14