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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:

A48 INTERCHANGE TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN
Description: A4232NorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 21/07/2025 15:51 , Expected end time: 21/07/2025 19:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 21/07/2025 15:51
Nearest town: 19.32 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 16:06
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 21 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.7 miles from Axe.
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 21 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.65 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 15:44
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J16 (Thornbury) and J18 (Bristol) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 21 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.66 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 14:59
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 21 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.69 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 14:32
J32 CORYTON
Description: M4WestboundJ32 (Cardiff) CorytonEntry slip road closedDiversions in placeMaintenance work21/07/25-22/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 21/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 22/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 19/07/2025 13:37
Nearest town: 19.99 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 14:06
A48 INTERCHANGE TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN
Description: A4232NorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternMaintenance workRoad closedDiversions in place21/07/25-26/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 21/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 26/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 19/07/2025 13:20
Nearest town: 19.32 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 13:42
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.63 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 13:02
J30 CARDIFF GATE TO J32 CORYTON
Description: M4WestboundJ30 (Cardiff) Cardiff Gate to J32 (Cardiff) CorytonResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place24/06/25-22/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/06/2025 20:00 , End Date: 22/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/07/2025 11:44
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Axe. CLEARED @ 12:42


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A4 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.49 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A4 westbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A4 eastbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.35 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The junction of the M5 J18 (Bristol) and the M49 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 24 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.19 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 southbound between the junctions with the M4 and the M5 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 24 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.8 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 24 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.87 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.18 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.95 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.82 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.81 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Axe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 22 Aug 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 Aug 2025 to 28 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Mar 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 Mar 2026 to 1 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.92 miles from Axe.

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Description: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 21/07/2025 15:51 , Expected end time: 21/07/2025 19:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 21/07/2025 15:51
Nearest town: 19.32 miles from Axe.

51.49--3.29

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 21 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.7 miles from Axe.

51.45--2.77

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 21 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.65 miles from Axe.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J16 (Thornbury) and J18 (Bristol) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 21 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.66 miles from Axe.

51.49--2.69

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 21 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.69 miles from Axe.

51.47--2.74

Description: M4 : Westbound : J32 (Cardiff) Coryton : Entry slip road closed : Diversions in place : Maintenance work : 21/07/25-22/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 21/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 22/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 19/07/2025 13:37
Nearest town: 19.99 miles from Axe.

51.53--3.25

Description: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Maintenance work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 21/07/25-26/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 21/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 26/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 19/07/2025 13:20
Nearest town: 19.32 miles from Axe.

51.49--3.29

Location: northbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.63 miles from Axe.

51.02--3.06

Description: M4 : Westbound : J30 (Cardiff) Cardiff Gate to J32 (Cardiff) Coryton : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/06/25-22/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/06/2025 20:00 , End Date: 22/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/07/2025 11:44
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Axe.

51.55--3.19

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 July 2025 to 06:00 on 25 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.68

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 July 2025 to 06:00 on 25 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.49 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.69

Location: westbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 July 2025 to 06:00 on 25 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.69

Location: eastbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 July 2025 to 06:00 on 25 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.35 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.69

Location: The junction of the M5 J18 (Bristol) and the M49 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 July 2025 to 06:00 on 24 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.19 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.67

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 July 2025 to 06:00 on 24 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.8 miles from Axe.

51.51--2.66

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 July 2025 to 06:00 on 24 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.87 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.67

Location: southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 July 2025 to 25 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.18 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.67

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.95 miles from Axe.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 July 2025 to 25 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.82 miles from Axe.

51.48--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 July 2025 to 25 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.81 miles from Axe.

51.5--2.68

Location: northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Axe.

51.48--2.71

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 21 July 2025 to 22 August 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 August 2025 to 28 March 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 March 2026 to 04:00 on 29 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 March 2026 to 1 April 2026.

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

51.43--2.84