News summary

Published: 17 March 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M4 Westbound - M4 : Westbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : onslip : Closed : Resurfacing work : Description: M4 : Westbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : onslip : Closed : Resurfacing work :, Start time: 18/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 25/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 11/03/2026 9:11Incident, 1.63 miles of Pentyrch.

M4 Westbound - M4 : Westbound : J34 Miskin : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : offslip : Resurfacing work : Closed : Description: M4 : Westbound : J34 Miskin : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : offslip : Resurfacing work : Closed :, Start time: 18/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 25/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 11/03/2026 9:10Incident, 1.99 miles of Llantrisant.

A38 Westbound - A38 westbound between B3416 and A374 near Plymouth | Westbound | Accident Location : The A38 westbound between the junctions with the A3121 and the A374 Plymouth. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 17 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.99 miles of Brixton.

M56 Westbound - M56 J14 westbound exit | Westbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J14 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 17 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.55 miles of Frodsham.

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