A40 Traffic

Traffic and travel conditions for the A40 18:03pm

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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 between the junctions with the A4137 and the A466 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 13 Mar 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.8m from Whitchurch. CLEARED @ 15:27
CEFN BRYNICH TO LLANHAMLACH
Description: A40EastboundCefn Brynich to LlanhamlachResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place10/03/26-14/03/26 1900-0700 :, Start time: 10/03/2026 19:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/03/2026 19:00
Nearest town: 1.49m from Llanfrynach. CLEARED @ 15:06


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 eastbound between the junctions with the A417 west of Gloucester and the A38 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 19 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 19 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.44m from Gloucester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A40 eastbound between the junctions with the A38 and the A417 north of Gloucester.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 19 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 19 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.45m from Gloucester.

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Location: westbound between the junctions with the A4137 and the A466 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 13 March 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.8m from Whitchurch.

51.85--2.67

Description: A40 : Eastbound : Cefn Brynich to Llanhamlach : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 10/03/26-14/03/26 1900-0700 :, Start time: 10/03/2026 19:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/03/2026 19:00
Nearest town: 1.49m from Llanfrynach.

51.94--3.33

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A417 west of Gloucester and the A38 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 19 March 2026 to 17:00 on 19 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.44m from Gloucester.

51.88--2.24

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A38 and the A417 north of Gloucester.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 19 March 2026 to 17:00 on 19 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.45m from Gloucester.

51.88--2.24