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Current traffic around Backwell

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Backwell 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: 05/06/2025 18:33 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 18:38, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 18:33
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 18:54
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J16 (Thornbury) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.75 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 19:12
SEVERN BRIDGE
Description: M48Both directionsSevern Bridge7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further notice, Start time: 27/05/2025 0:00 , Expected end time: 23/05/2026 23:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/06/2025 12:42
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 18:06
J24 COLDRA TO J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) MalpasCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 05/06/2025 15:58 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 19:58, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 15:58
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 16:06
EASTBOUND
Description: M4Now clearEastboundJ28 (Newport) Tredegar Park to J24 (Newport) Coldra, Start time: 05/06/2025 13:29 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 13:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 13:29
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 14:42
WESTBOUND
Description: A48MNow clearWestboundM4 J29 Castleton to M4 J29A St Mellons, Start time: 05/06/2025 13:29 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 13:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 13:29
Nearest town: 17.31 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 14:42
EASTBOUND
Description: M4Now clearEastboundJ24 (Newport) Coldra to J23A (Magor) MagorCongestionDelay: s possible, Start time: 05/06/2025 13:29 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 13:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 13:29
Nearest town: 14.22 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 14:42
CONGESTION
Location: The M32 southbound at junction J3 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 5 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 8.57 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 18:27
CONGESTION
Location: The M32 southbound at junction J3 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 8.57 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 17:42
CONGESTION
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.12 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 17:51
CONGESTION
Location: The A4 eastbound between the junctions with the M4 and the A4167 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 5 Jun 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.56 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 17:33
CONGESTION
Location: The M32 northbound at junction J3 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 5 Jun 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.49 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 17:24
CONGESTION
Location: The M32 southbound at junction J3 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 8.57 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 17:06
CONGESTION
Location: The M32 northbound at junction J3 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 8.89 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 16:48
CONGESTION
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 Jun 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.12 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 17:06
CONGESTION
Location: The M32 southbound at junction J3 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 5 Jun 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.57 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 16:30
J26 MALPAS TO J25 CAERLEON
Description: M4EastboundJ26 (Newport) Malpas to J25 (Caerleon) CaerleonMaintenance workRoad closedDiversions in place04/06/25-06/06/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 04/06/2025 20:00 , End Date: 06/06/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/06/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 17.07 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 15:54
J28 TREDEGAR PARK TO J24 COLDRA
Description: M4EastboundJ28 (Newport) Tredegar Park to J24 (Newport) ColdraMaintenance workRoad closedDiversions in place04/06/25-06/06/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 04/06/2025 20:00 , End Date: 06/06/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/06/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Backwell. CLEARED @ 15:54
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound at junction J2 (Stapleton) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 Jun 2025 to 13 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2025 to 20 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2025 to 27 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.12 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound between junctions J3 and J2 (Stapleton) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 Jun 2025 to 13 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2025 to 20 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2025 to 27 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.64 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound at junction J3 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 Jun 2025 to 13 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2025 to 20 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2025 to 27 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.4 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 southbound at junction J3 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 Jun 2025 to 13 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2025 to 20 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2025 to 27 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.79 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 southbound between junctions J2 (Stapleton) and J3 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 Jun 2025 to 13 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2025 to 20 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2025 to 27 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.14 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 southbound between junctions J1 (Filton) and J2 (Stapleton) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 Jun 2025 to 13 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2025 to 20 Jun 2025.
ScheduleExpect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2025 to 27 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.02 miles from Backwell.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J16 (Thornbury) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.36 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J16 (Thornbury) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 11.97 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The junction of the M5 J18 (Bristol) and the A4 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.93 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J16 (Thornbury) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 12.1 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J18A (South Wales) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.2 miles from Backwell.
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: From 21:00 on 5 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.45 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A366 and the A4 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 Sep 2025.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A4 and the A366 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 Sep 2025.
Nearest town: 18.98 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 04:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.72 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 04:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.02 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J14 (Dursley) and J15 (Almondsbury) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.07 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A4 westbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.6 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A4 eastbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.69 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 15:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 3.37 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 17:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.47 miles from Backwell.
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 22:00 on 6 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.75 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.57 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.82 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.1 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Backwell.
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: From 20:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Jun 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Jun 2025 to 13 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.57 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound exit slip at junction J1 (Filton) .
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 9 Jun 2025 to 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.42 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.99 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 4.96 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.96 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.13 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A46 southbound between the junctions with the A420 and the A4 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 18:00 on 27 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 16.67 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A4 and the A420 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 18:00 on 27 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound exit slip at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 8 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.42 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A46 southbound at the junction with the A4 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.74 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A4 eastbound between the A46 and the junction with the A363 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.81 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A46 southbound between the junctions with the A420 and the A4 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.66 miles from Backwell.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound between junctions J2 (Stapleton) and J1 (Filton) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.78 miles from Backwell.
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 5 Jun 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: 4.19 miles from Backwell.

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Description: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) Malpas, Start time: 05/06/2025 18:33 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 18:38, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 18:33
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Backwell.

51.6--2.96

Location: northbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J16 (Thornbury) .

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

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 5 June 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 5 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.75 miles from Backwell.

51.53--2.6

Description: M48 : Both directions : Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further notice, Start time: 27/05/2025 0:00 , Expected end time: 23/05/2026 23:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/06/2025 12:42
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Backwell.

51.6--2.63

Description: M4 : Westbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 05/06/2025 15:58 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 19:58, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 15:58
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Backwell.

51.6--2.96

Description: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J28 (Newport) Tredegar Park to J24 (Newport) Coldra, Start time: 05/06/2025 13:29 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 13:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 13:29
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Backwell.

51.6--3

Description: A48M : Now clear : Westbound : M4 J29 Castleton to M4 J29A St Mellons, Start time: 05/06/2025 13:29 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 13:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 13:29
Nearest town: 17.31 miles from Backwell.

51.54--3.09

Description: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra to J23A (Magor) Magor : Congestion : Delays possible, Start time: 05/06/2025 13:29 , Expected end time: 05/06/2025 13:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/06/2025 13:29
Nearest town: 14.22 miles from Backwell.

51.6--2.88

Location: southbound at junction J3 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 5 June 2025.
Nearest town: 8.57 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.57

Location: southbound at junction J3 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 5 June 2025.
Nearest town: 8.57 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.57

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 5 June 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.12 miles from Backwell.

51.56--2.65

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the M4 and the A4167 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 5 June 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.56 miles from Backwell.

51.5--2.69

Location: northbound at junction J3 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 5 June 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.49 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.57

Location: southbound at junction J3 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 June 2025.
Nearest town: 8.57 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.57

Location: northbound at junction J3 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 June 2025.
Nearest town: 8.89 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.57

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 June 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.12 miles from Backwell.

51.56--2.65

Location: southbound at junction J3 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 5 June 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.57 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.57

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J26 (Newport) Malpas to J25 (Caerleon) Caerleon : Maintenance work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 04/06/25-06/06/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 04/06/2025 20:00 , End Date: 06/06/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/06/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 17.07 miles from Backwell.

51.6--2.99

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J28 (Newport) Tredegar Park to J24 (Newport) Coldra : Maintenance work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 04/06/25-06/06/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 04/06/2025 20:00 , End Date: 06/06/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/06/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Backwell.

51.6--3

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.36 miles from Backwell.

51.55--2.57

Location: northbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J16 (Thornbury) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.
Nearest town: 11.97 miles from Backwell.

51.54--2.58

Location: The junction of the M5 J18 (Bristol) and the A4 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.93 miles from Backwell.

51.5--2.69

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.
Nearest town: 12.1 miles from Backwell.

51.55--2.57

Location: northbound at junction J18A (South Wales) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.2 miles from Backwell.

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 : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.45 miles from Backwell.

51.48--2.7

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A366 and the A4 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 September 2025.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Backwell.

51.35--2.32

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A4 and the A366 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 September 2025.
Nearest town: 18.98 miles from Backwell.

51.36--2.32

Location: southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J23 (Highbridge) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 June 2025 to 04:00 on 12 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.72 miles from Backwell.

51.25--2.93

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 June 2025 to 04:00 on 12 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.02 miles from Backwell.

51.24--2.94

Location: southbound between junctions J14 (Dursley) and J15 (Almondsbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 June 2025 to 06:00 on 12 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.07 miles from Backwell.

51.56--2.53

Location: westbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 June 2025 to 06:00 on 12 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.6 miles from Backwell.

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 11 June 2025 to 06:00 on 12 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.69 miles from Backwell.

51.5--2.69

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 11 June 2025 to 15:00 on 11 June 2025.
Nearest town: 3.37 miles from Backwell.

51.45--2.78

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 11 June 2025 to 17:00 on 11 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.47 miles from Backwell.

51.17--2.98

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 6 June 2025 to 06:00 on 7 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.75 miles from Backwell.

51.57--2.66

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

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 10 June 2025 to 06:00 on 11 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.57 miles from Backwell.

51.48--2.7

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 June 2025 to 06:00 on 11 June 2025.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Backwell.

51.23--2.95

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 June 2025 to 06:00 on 11 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Backwell.

51.23--2.95

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 June 2025 to 06:00 on 11 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.82 miles from Backwell.

51.23--2.95

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 June 2025 to 06:00 on 10 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.1 miles from Backwell.

51.51--2.66

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 June 2025 to 06:00 on 10 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Backwell.

51.6--2.61

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 : From 20:00 on 9 June 2025 to 06:00 on 10 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 June 2025 to 13 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.57 miles from Backwell.

51.48--2.7

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J1 (Filton) .

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 9 June 2025 to 12 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.42 miles from Backwell.

51.5--2.53

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 June 2025 to 06:00 on 10 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.99 miles from Backwell.

51.34--2.89

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 June 2025 to 06:00 on 10 June 2025.
Nearest town: 4.96 miles from Backwell.

51.48--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 June 2025 to 06:00 on 10 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.96 miles from Backwell.

51.48--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 June 2025 to 06:00 on 10 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.13 miles from Backwell.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A420 and the A4 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 9 June 2025 to 18:00 on 27 June 2025.
Nearest town: 16.67 miles from Backwell.

51.45--2.37

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4 and the A420 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 9 June 2025 to 18:00 on 27 June 2025.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Backwell.

51.45--2.37

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 June 2025 to 06:00 on 8 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.42 miles from Backwell.

51.6--2.61

Location: southbound at the junction with the A4 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 June 2025 to 06:00 on 7 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.74 miles from Backwell.

51.4--2.34

Location: eastbound between the A46 and the junction with the A363 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 June 2025 to 06:00 on 7 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.81 miles from Backwell.

51.4--2.34

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A420 and the A4 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 June 2025 to 06:00 on 7 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.66 miles from Backwell.

51.4--2.34

Location: northbound between junctions J2 (Stapleton) and J1 (Filton) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 June 2025 to 06:00 on 7 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.78 miles from Backwell.

51.49--2.54

Location: northbound at junction J2 (Stapleton) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 June 2025 to 13 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2025 to 20 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2025 to 27 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.12 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.56

Location: northbound between junctions J3 and J2 (Stapleton) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 June 2025 to 13 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2025 to 20 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2025 to 27 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.64 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.57

Location: northbound at junction J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 June 2025 to 13 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2025 to 20 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2025 to 27 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.4 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.58

Location: southbound at junction J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 June 2025 to 13 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2025 to 20 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2025 to 27 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.79 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.57

Location: southbound between junctions J2 (Stapleton) and J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 June 2025 to 13 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2025 to 20 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2025 to 27 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.14 miles from Backwell.

51.47--2.56

Location: southbound between junctions J1 (Filton) and J2 (Stapleton) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 June 2025 to 06:00 on 6 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 June 2025 to 13 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2025 to 20 June 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2025 to 27 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.02 miles from Backwell.

51.49--2.55

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 5 June 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: 4.19 miles from Backwell.

51.43--2.84