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Current traffic around Canton

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

ACCIDENT
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 10:00 and 10:15 on 14 Mar 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 14 Mar 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.79 miles from Canton. CLEARED @ 09:09
J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ26 (Newport) MalpasOffslip closedMaintenance work16/03/26-21/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 21/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:27
Nearest town: 12.13 miles from Canton. CLEARED @ 08:42
J32 CORYTON
Description: M4EastboundJ32 (Cardiff) CorytonOffslip closed17/03/26-18/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 17/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 18/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:29
Nearest town: 3.72 miles from Canton. CLEARED @ 08:42
LLANOVER TO LLANELLEN
Description: A4042Both directionsLlanover to LlanellenRoad closedMaintenance workDiversions in place16/03/26-17/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:15
Nearest town: 12.41 miles from Canton. CLEARED @ 08:30
M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN TO ST FAGANS
Description: A4232SouthboundM4 J33 Capel Llanilltern to St FagansRoad closedMaintenance workDiversions in place16/03/26-20/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 20/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:17
Nearest town: 3.83 miles from Canton. CLEARED @ 08:30
ABERCANAID ROUNDABOUT TO ABERCYNON ROUNDABOUT
Description: A470SouthboundAbercanaid Roundabout to Abercynon RoundaboutRoad closedResurfacing work16/03/26-17/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:20
Nearest town: 8.63 miles from Canton. CLEARED @ 08:30


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:09 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Canton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 20 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.94 miles from Canton.
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 21:00 on 20 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.94 miles from Canton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 20 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.87 miles from Canton.
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: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Mar 2026 to 04:00 on 18 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.57 miles from Canton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Mar 2026 to 04:00 on 18 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.26 miles from Canton.
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: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.18 miles from Canton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Canton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Canton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 20 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 23 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 27 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 30 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 1 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 7 Apr 2026 to 17:00 on 10 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 18.58 miles from Canton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 20 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 18.5 miles from Canton.
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: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Mar 2026 to 28 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Mar 2026 to 1 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.71 miles from Canton.
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 14 Mar 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: 16.32 miles from Canton.

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

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

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:00 and 10:15 on 14 March 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 14 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.79 miles from Canton.

51.28--2.91

Description: M4 : Westbound : J26 (Newport) Malpas : Offslip closed : Maintenance work : 16/03/26-21/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 21/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:27
Nearest town: 12.13 miles from Canton.

51.6--3.01

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J32 (Cardiff) Coryton : Offslip closed : 17/03/26-18/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 17/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 18/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:29
Nearest town: 3.72 miles from Canton.

51.53--3.25

Description: A4042 : Both directions : Llanover to Llanellen : Road closed : Maintenance work : Diversions in place : 16/03/26-17/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:15
Nearest town: 12.41 miles from Canton.

51.6--3

Description: A4232 : Southbound : M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern to St Fagans : Road closed : Maintenance work : Diversions in place : 16/03/26-20/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 20/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:17
Nearest town: 3.83 miles from Canton.

51.5--3.29

Description: A470 : Southbound : Abercanaid Roundabout to Abercynon Roundabout : Road closed : Resurfacing work : 16/03/26-17/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 8:20
Nearest town: 8.63 miles from Canton.

51.58--3.31

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:09 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 21 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Canton.

51.44--2.82

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 March 2026 to 06:00 on 21 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.94 miles from Canton.

51.36--2.89

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 21:00 on 20 March 2026 to 06:00 on 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.94 miles from Canton.

51.36--2.89

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 20 March 2026 to 06:00 on 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.87 miles from Canton.

51.36--2.89

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 March 2026 to 04:00 on 18 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.57 miles from Canton.

51.29--2.89

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 March 2026 to 04:00 on 18 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.26 miles from Canton.

51.31--2.89

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.18 miles from Canton.

51.39--2.86

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

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 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Canton.

51.45--2.8

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

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 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Canton.

51.44--2.82

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 16 March 2026 to 17:00 on 20 March 2026.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 23 March 2026 to 17:00 on 27 March 2026.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 30 March 2026 to 17:00 on 1 April 2026.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 7 April 2026 to 17:00 on 10 April 2026.
Nearest town: 18.58 miles from Canton.

51.45--2.78

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

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 16 March 2026 to 20 March 2026.
Nearest town: 18.5 miles from Canton.

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 March 2026 to 28 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 March 2026 to 1 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.71 miles from Canton.

51.45--2.78

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 14 March 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: 16.32 miles from Canton.

51.43--2.84