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Current traffic around Axe

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

NORTHBOUND
Description: A4232Now clearNorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 07/10/2025 22:55 , Expected end time: 07/10/2025 23:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 07/10/2025 22:55
Nearest town: 19.32 miles from Axe.
AUTHORITYOPERATION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Police incident.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 01:00 and 01:15 on 8 Oct 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 8 Oct 2025.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 17.88 miles from Axe.
A48 INTERCHANGE TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN
Description: A4232NorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 07/10/2025 22:16 , Expected end time: 07/10/2025 23:15, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 07/10/2025 22:16
Nearest town: 19.32 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 22:30
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 8 Oct 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.66 miles from Axe.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 9 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.87 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 8 Oct 2025 to 20:00 on 25 Oct 2025.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 8 Oct 2025 to 20:00 on 14 Nov 2025.
Nearest town: 7.87 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 9 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.5 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J18A (South Wales) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 9 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Roadside Drains Works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 04:00 on 8 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.14 miles from Axe.
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 8 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.92 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 Oct 2025 to 04:00 on 15 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.74 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J18A (South Wales) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:30 and 05:00 from 15 Oct 2025 to 17 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Oct 2025 to 04:00 on 14 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.32 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Oct 2025.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 Oct 2025 to 16 Oct 2025.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Oct 2025.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 17 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.74 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 Oct 2025 to 16 Oct 2025.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Oct 2025.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 17 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Oct 2025.
Nearest town: 12.17 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 Oct 2025 to 18 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.65 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 Oct 2025 to 18 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.17 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 9 Oct 2025 to 15:00 on 9 Oct 2025.
Nearest town: 8.25 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 8 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.07 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 8 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 8 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There are three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.95 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 8 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Oct 2025 to 10 Oct 2025.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Oct 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.72 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 8 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Axe.

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Description: A4232 : Now clear : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 07/10/2025 22:55 , Expected end time: 07/10/2025 23:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 07/10/2025 22:55
Nearest town: 19.32 miles from Axe.

51.49--3.29

Location: southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .

Due to: Police incident.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:00 and 01:15 on 8 October 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 8 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 17.88 miles from Axe.

51.49--2.69

Description: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 07/10/2025 22:16 , Expected end time: 07/10/2025 23:15, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 07/10/2025 22:16
Nearest town: 19.32 miles from Axe.

51.49--3.29

Location: southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 8 October 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.66 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.68

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 October 2025 to 06:00 on 9 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.87 miles from Axe.

51.17--2.98

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 8 October 2025 to 20:00 on 25 October 2025.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from Axe.

51.34--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 8 October 2025 to 20:00 on 14 November 2025.
Nearest town: 7.87 miles from Axe.

51.39--2.86

Location: northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 October 2025 to 06:00 on 9 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.5 miles from Axe.

51.51--2.67

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J18A (South Wales) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 October 2025 to 06:00 on 9 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.67

Location: northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Roadside Drains Works.



Period : expect disruption until 04:00 on 8 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.14 miles from Axe.

51.21--2.97

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 8 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.92 miles from Axe.

51.43--2.84

Location: northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 October 2025 to 04:00 on 15 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.74 miles from Axe.

51.42--2.85

Location: northbound between junctions J18A (South Wales) and J17 (Bristol West) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:30 and 05:00 from 15 October 2025 to 17 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Axe.

51.51--2.66

Location: southbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J23 (Highbridge) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 October 2025 to 04:00 on 14 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.32 miles from Axe.

51.19--2.97

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 October 2025 to 06:00 on 18 October 2025.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Axe.

51.47--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 October 2025 to 16 October 2025.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 October 2025 to 06:00 on 17 October 2025.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 17 October 2025 to 06:00 on 18 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.74 miles from Axe.

51.46--2.75

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 October 2025 to 16 October 2025.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 October 2025 to 06:00 on 17 October 2025.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 17 October 2025 to 06:00 on 18 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Axe.

51.47--2.74

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 October 2025 to 06:00 on 18 October 2025.
Nearest town: 12.17 miles from Axe.

51.44--2.82

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 October 2025 to 18 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.65 miles from Axe.

51.45--2.8

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 October 2025 to 18 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.17 miles from Axe.

51.44--2.82

Location: southbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J23 (Highbridge) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 9 October 2025 to 15:00 on 9 October 2025.
Nearest town: 8.25 miles from Axe.

51.18--2.98

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 8 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.07 miles from Axe.

51.39--2.86

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 8 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from Axe.

51.34--2.89

Location: northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 8 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.95 miles from Axe.

51.48--2.71

Location: northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 8 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Axe.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 October 2025 to 10 October 2025.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 October 2025 to 06:00 on 11 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.72 miles from Axe.

51.04--3.03

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 8 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Axe.

51.48--2.71