Transport & traffic roundup

Published: 09 April 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A40 Eastbound - A40 : Eastbound : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Servicebridge : 14/04/26-30/06/26 0600 : Contraflow : Description: A40 : Eastbound : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Servicebridge : 14/04/26-30/06/26 0600 : Contraflow :, Start time: 14/04/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/04/2026 10:36Incident, 0.45 miles of Monmouth.

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound between A167 near Washington Birtley and A692 | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A167 Washington Birtley and the A692 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:45 and 05:00 on 9 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.42 miles of Gateshead.

A1 Southbound - A1 southbound between A692 and A167 near Washington Birtley | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley. Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:45 and 05:00 on 9 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.78 miles of Gateshead.

M48 Westbound - M48 westbound between J1 and J2 | Westbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M48 westbound between junctions J1 and J2 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 9 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.74 miles of Chepstow.

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