Traffic Caerdydd (Cardiff)

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Current traffic around Caerdydd (Cardiff)

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Caerdydd (Cardiff) 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) .
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 24 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 14.89 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff). CLEARED @ 14:33
M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN TO A48 INTERCHANGE
Description: A4232SouthboundM4 J33 Capel Llanilltern to A48 InterchangeCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 24/01/2026 11:52 , Expected end time: 24/01/2026 15:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 11:52
Nearest town: 4.66 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff). CLEARED @ 12:06


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.69 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.3 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.74 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 14.74 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.62 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.08 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.88 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.88 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).
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 24 Jan 2026 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: 15.11 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

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

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 24 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 14.89 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.36--2.89

Description: A4232 : Southbound : M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern to A48 Interchange : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 24/01/2026 11:52 , Expected end time: 24/01/2026 15:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 11:52
Nearest town: 4.66 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.49--3.29

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.69 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.26--2.92

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.29--2.89

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.3 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.33--2.89

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.74 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.38--2.88

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.
Nearest town: 14.74 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.38--2.88

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.62 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.34--2.89

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.47--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.47--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.43--2.84

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.08 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.43--2.84

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.88 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.42--2.85

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.88 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.42--2.85

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 24 January 2026 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: 15.11 miles from Caerdydd (Cardiff).

51.43--2.84