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Current traffic around Abercarn

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

WESTBOUND

Description: M4Now clearWestboundJ24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) Malpas, Start time: 13/03/2026 19:48 , Expected end time: 13/03/2026 19:53, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/03/2026 19:48
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Abercarn. CLEARED @ 21:06

WESTBOUND

NORTHBOUND

Description: A4232Now clearNorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 13/03/2026 17:39 , Expected end time: 13/03/2026 17:44, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/03/2026 17:39
Nearest town: 12.11 miles from Abercarn. CLEARED @ 18:42

HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT

Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 Mar 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 Mar 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Abercarn. CLEARED @ 17:15

There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:09 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Abercarn.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Abercarn.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Mar 2026 to 05:00 on 19 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Abercarn.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 18 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Abercarn.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 18 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Abercarn.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.61 miles from Abercarn.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Abercarn.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Emergency Roadside Drains works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 04:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.37 miles from Abercarn.

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Mynyddislwyn (1.24mi)
Cwm Dows (1.39mi)
Pontywaun (1.39mi)
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Ton y pistyll (1.75mi)
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Black Vein (1.96mi)
Crosskeys (1.96mi)
Wattsville (1.96mi)
Pontllanfraith (2.24mi)
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Description: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) Malpas, Start time: 13/03/2026 19:48 , Expected end time: 13/03/2026 19:53, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/03/2026 19:48
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Abercarn.

51.6--2.96

Description: A4232 : Now clear : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 13/03/2026 17:39 , Expected end time: 13/03/2026 17:44, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/03/2026 17:39
Nearest town: 12.11 miles from Abercarn.

51.49--3.29

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

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

Due to: Road Management.

Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 March 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Abercarn.

51.45--2.79

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.

Period : from 20:09 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 21 March 2026.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Abercarn.

51.44--2.82

Location: eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 March 2026 to 06:00 on 20 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Abercarn.

51.58--2.74

Location: eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 March 2026 to 05:00 on 19 March 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 March 2026 to 06:00 on 20 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Abercarn.

51.58--2.74

Location: eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 March 2026 to 06:00 on 18 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Abercarn.

51.58--2.74

Location: eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 18 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Abercarn.

51.58--2.74

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

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

Due to: Roadworks.

Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.61 miles from Abercarn.

51.45--2.8

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

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

Due to: Roadworks.

Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Abercarn.

51.44--2.82

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

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

Due to: Emergency Roadside Drains works.

Period : expect disruption until 04:00 on 14 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.37 miles from Abercarn.

51.43--2.84

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