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Current traffic around Backwell Common

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

CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 7.18 miles from Backwell Common. CLEARED @ 17:51
J1 AUST TO J2 NEWHOUSE
Description: M48WestboundJ1 (Avonmouth) Aust to J2 (Chepstow) Newhouse15/06/26-17/06/26 2000-0600Improvement workOnslip closedOffslip closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 15/06/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/06/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Backwell Common. CLEARED @ 16:54
J2 NEWHOUSE TO J1 AUST
Description: M48EastboundJ2 (Chepstow) Newhouse to J1 (Avonmouth) Aust17/06/26-19/06/26 2000-0600Improvement workOffslip closedOnslip closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 17/06/2026 20:00 , End Date: 19/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/06/2026 17:57
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Backwell Common. CLEARED @ 16:54
J23 ROGIET
Description: M4WestboundJ23 (Chepstow) Rogiet15/06/26-17/06/26 2000-0600Maintenance workClosedDiversions in place :, Start time: 15/06/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/06/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 12.03 miles from Backwell Common. CLEARED @ 16:54
J23 ROGIET
Description: M4EastboundJ23 (Chepstow) Rogiet17/06/26-19/06/26 2000-0600Maintenance workClosedDiversions in place :, Start time: 17/06/2026 20:00 , End Date: 19/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/06/2026 8:04
Nearest town: 12.03 miles from Backwell Common. CLEARED @ 16:54
CONGESTION
Location: The M48 westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 16 Jun 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.14 miles from Backwell Common. CLEARED @ 18:27


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:05 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 8.42 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J20 (Bristol) and J21 (Chepstow) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.8 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 21:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.83 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:12 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 13.79 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 15:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.87 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J18A (South Wales) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:12 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 8.73 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J18A (South Wales) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.96 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J18A (South Wales) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.73 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.77 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound exit slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J16 (Thornbury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.83 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J15 (Almondsbury) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.08 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J15 (Almondsbury) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.57 miles from Backwell Common.
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: From 21:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.96 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J18A (South Wales) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.67 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.79 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J15 (Almondsbury) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.01 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J16 (Thornbury) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.68 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.39 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.56 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.49 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.94 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:02 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.43 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
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 17 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.11 miles from Backwell Common.
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 16 Jun 2026 to 22 Aug 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 Aug 2026 to 6 Jan 2027.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 Jan 2027 to 04:00 on 7 Jan 2027.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 7 Jan 2027 to 27 Mar 2027.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.99 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .
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 16 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.42 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 18 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 07:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 07:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.11 miles from Backwell Common.
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 17 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Backwell Common.
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 17 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth) and J21 (Chepstow) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.52 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.17 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 southbound exit slip at junction J3 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Jun 2026 to 23:30 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.34 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.02 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J18A (South Wales) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 17 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 7.78 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 17 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 3 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 6 Jul 2026 to 8 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 2.81 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 8 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.76 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 05:00 and 15:00 from 17 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth) and J20 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.8 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J18A (South Wales) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 17 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 7.98 miles from Backwell Common.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J16 (Thornbury) .
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 29 Jun 2026 to 2 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 Jul 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 4 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 5 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6 Jul 2026 to 9 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Backwell Common.

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Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 16 June 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 7.18 miles from Backwell Common.

51.36--2.89

Description: M48 : Westbound : J1 (Avonmouth) Aust to J2 (Chepstow) Newhouse : 15/06/26-17/06/26 2000-0600 : Improvement work : Onslip closed : Offslip closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 15/06/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/06/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Backwell Common.

51.61--2.64

Description: M48 : Eastbound : J2 (Chepstow) Newhouse to J1 (Avonmouth) Aust : 17/06/26-19/06/26 2000-0600 : Improvement work : Offslip closed : Onslip closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 17/06/2026 20:00 , End Date: 19/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/06/2026 17:57
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Backwell Common.

51.61--2.64

Description: M4 : Westbound : J23 (Chepstow) Rogiet : 15/06/26-17/06/26 2000-0600 : Maintenance work : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 15/06/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/06/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 12.03 miles from Backwell Common.

51.59--2.81

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J23 (Chepstow) Rogiet : 17/06/26-19/06/26 2000-0600 : Maintenance work : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 17/06/2026 20:00 , End Date: 19/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/06/2026 8:04
Nearest town: 12.03 miles from Backwell Common.

51.59--2.81

Location: westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 16 June 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.14 miles from Backwell Common.

51.61--2.64

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:05 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 27 June 2026.
Nearest town: 8.42 miles from Backwell Common.

51.34--2.89

Location: westbound between junctions J20 (Bristol) and J21 (Chepstow) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.8 miles from Backwell Common.

51.56--2.57

Location: westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 21:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.83 miles from Backwell Common.

51.57--2.58

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:12 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 27 June 2026.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Backwell Common.

51.58--2.74

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Backwell Common.

51.6--2.61

Location: westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.
Nearest town: 13.79 miles from Backwell Common.

51.6--2.61

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 15:00 on 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Backwell Common.

51.6--2.62

Location: westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Backwell Common.

51.58--2.59

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.87 miles from Backwell Common.

51.56--2.66

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:12 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.
Nearest town: 8.73 miles from Backwell Common.

51.52--2.63

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.96 miles from Backwell Common.

51.52--2.63

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.73 miles from Backwell Common.

51.52--2.63

Location: southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.77 miles from Backwell Common.

51.53--2.61

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Backwell Common.

51.57--2.65

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Backwell Common.

51.57--2.65

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J16 (Thornbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.83 miles from Backwell Common.

51.55--2.57

Location: southbound between junctions J15 (Almondsbury) and J17 (Bristol West) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.08 miles from Backwell Common.

51.55--2.56

Location: northbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J15 (Almondsbury) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.57 miles from Backwell Common.

51.53--2.61

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 : From 21:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.96 miles from Backwell Common.

51.52--2.63

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

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.67 miles from Backwell Common.

51.52--2.63

Location: southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.79 miles from Backwell Common.

51.5--2.67

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J15 (Almondsbury) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.01 miles from Backwell Common.

51.55--2.57

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J16 (Thornbury) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Backwell Common.

51.55--2.57

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.68 miles from Backwell Common.

51.48--2.71

Location: northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.39 miles from Backwell Common.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.56 miles from Backwell Common.

51.48--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.49 miles from Backwell Common.

51.5--2.68

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.94 miles from Backwell Common.

51.6--2.62

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Backwell Common.

51.6--2.62

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:02 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.43 miles from Backwell Common.

51.36--2.89

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

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 17 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.11 miles from Backwell Common.

51.57--2.66

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 16 June 2026 to 22 August 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 August 2026 to 6 January 2027.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 January 2027 to 04:00 on 7 January 2027.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 7 January 2027 to 27 March 2027.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.99 miles from Backwell Common.

51.43--2.84

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

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 16 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 06:00 on 27 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.42 miles from Backwell Common.

51.34--2.89

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 June 2026 to 06:00 on 18 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 June 2026 to 07:00 on 20 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 24 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Backwell Common.

51.57--2.65

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 June 2026 to 07:00 on 20 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 26 June 2026 to 06:00 on 27 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.11 miles from Backwell Common.

51.57--2.66

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Backwell Common.

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 17 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Backwell Common.

51.58--2.74

Location: eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth) and J21 (Chepstow) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.52 miles from Backwell Common.

51.58--2.61

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.17 miles from Backwell Common.

51.57--2.66

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 June 2026 to 23:30 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.34 miles from Backwell Common.

51.47--2.57

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.02 miles from Backwell Common.

51.37--2.89

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

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 17 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 7.78 miles from Backwell Common.

51.51--2.65

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 17 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 22 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 29 June 2026 to 3 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 6 July 2026 to 8 July 2026.
Nearest town: 2.81 miles from Backwell Common.

51.45--2.78

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 July 2026 to 06:00 on 8 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.76 miles from Backwell Common.

51.45--2.78

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 05:00 and 15:00 from 17 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Backwell Common.

51.6--2.62

Location: eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth) and J20 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.8 miles from Backwell Common.

51.56--2.56

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

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 17 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 7.98 miles from Backwell Common.

51.51--2.65

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J16 (Thornbury) .

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 29 June 2026 to 2 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 July 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 July 2026 to 06:00 on 5 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 9 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Backwell Common.

51.55--2.57