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Current traffic around Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

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

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 29 Apr 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.11 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. CLEARED @ 10:48


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:13 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.24 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A37 and the junction with the A359 South.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A359 South and the A37 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.36 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A358 and the junction with the A356 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Nearest town: 15.34 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A358 and the junction with the A356 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.34 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound exit slip to the A356 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 06:00 on 5 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.4 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
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 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.26 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.36 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.1 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.64 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J26 (Wellington) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.95 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.06 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.75 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.24 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

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

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 29 April 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.11 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.36--2.89

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:13 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.24 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

50.97--3.19

Location: eastbound between the A37 and the junction with the A359 South.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.02--2.65

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A359 South and the A37 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.36 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.03--2.58

Location: eastbound between the A358 and the junction with the A356 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Nearest town: 15.34 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

50.94--2.79

Location: eastbound between the A358 and the junction with the A356 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.34 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

50.94--2.79

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A356 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

50.95--2.78

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 06:00 on 5 May 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.4 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.39--2.86

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 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.26 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.34--2.89

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.36 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

50.97--3.19

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.1 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.02--3.07

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.64 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

50.97--3.2

Location: southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J26 (Wellington) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.95 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.02--3.06

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.06 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.03--3.05

Location: southbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.75 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

51.02--3.06

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.24 miles from Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

50.97--3.19