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Current traffic around Chard

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

CONGESTION
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 15 Aug 2020.
Delay: There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 10.31 miles from Chard.
CONGESTION
Location: The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A372 and the A359 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 15 Aug 2020.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.55 miles from Chard.
CONGESTION
Location: The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A35 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 15 Aug 2020.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 10.96 miles from Chard. CLEARED @ 13:39
CONGESTION
Location: The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A372 and the A359 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 15 Aug 2020.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.55 miles from Chard. CLEARED @ 12:09
CONGESTION
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A356 and the A358 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 15 Aug 2020.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.41 miles from Chard. CLEARED @ 11:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A356 and the A358 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 15 Aug 2020.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.41 miles from Chard. CLEARED @ 10:30


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 Mar 2021.
Nearest town: 10.81 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A37 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 00:00 on 17 Oct 2021.
Nearest town: 18.75 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A37 and the A3066 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 00:00 on 17 Oct 2021.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 20 Oct 2020.
Nearest town: 11.05 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 20 Oct 2020.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A3066 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 20 Oct 2020.
Nearest town: 10.61 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J26 (Wellington) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 Mar 2021.
Nearest town: 13.47 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Aug 2020 to 05:00 on 18 Aug 2020.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.34 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A37 and the A3088 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 20 Aug 2020 to 06:00 on 21 Aug 2020.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Aug 2020 to 06:00 on 22 Aug 2020.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.31 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 westbound between the A37 and the junction with the A358 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 20 Aug 2020 to 06:00 on 22 Aug 2020.
Nearest town: 12.31 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 westbound between the A3088 and the junction with the A358 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 Aug 2020 to 22 Aug 2020.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.01 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
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 Aug 2020 to 21 Aug 2020.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 Aug 2020 to 26 Aug 2020.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.32 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 17 Aug 2020 to 21 Aug 2020.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Aug 2020 to 26 Aug 2020.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.21 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 17 Aug 2020 to 21 Aug 2020.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Aug 2020 to 26 Aug 2020.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.41 miles from Chard.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 17 Aug 2020 to 19 Aug 2020.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 Aug 2020 to 21 Aug 2020.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Aug 2020 to 26 Aug 2020.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.14 miles from Chard.

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 15 August 2020.

Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 10.31 miles from Chard.

50.99--3.1

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A372 and the A359 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 15 August 2020.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.55 miles from Chard.

51.02--2.65

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A35 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 15 August 2020.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 10.96 miles from Chard.

50.8--3.2

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A372 and the A359 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 15 August 2020.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.55 miles from Chard.

51.02--2.65

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A356 and the A358 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 15 August 2020.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.41 miles from Chard.

50.95--2.79

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A356 and the A358 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 15 August 2020.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.41 miles from Chard.

50.95--2.79

This alert is issued for the high tide at West Bay Harbour at 08:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 17th April and will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide.

Strong winds are forecast to cause waves overtopping sea defences and sea spray at West Bay Harbour throughout the period between 7.30am and 9:30am.

Expect tides to be higher than usual.People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.We will continue to monitor the situation and reissue this Alert for any subsequent tides if required.Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level is 2.42 mAOD, this is 0.36 metres above astronomical tide level.

Forecast Wind direction is southerly and Force 6.
Nearest town: 13.69 miles from Chard.

50.72--2.76

Location: northbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J24 (Bridgwater) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 March 2021.
Nearest town: 10.81 miles from Chard.

51.01--3.07

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A37 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 00:00 on 17 October 2021.
Nearest town: 18.75 miles from Chard.

50.72--2.61

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A37 and the A3066 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 00:00 on 17 October 2021.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Chard.

50.72--2.58

Location: westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 20 October 2020.
Nearest town: 11.05 miles from Chard.

50.73--2.83

Location: westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 20 October 2020.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Chard.

50.73--2.82

Location: eastbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A3066 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 20 October 2020.
Nearest town: 10.61 miles from Chard.

50.74--2.83

Location: southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J26 (Wellington) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 March 2021.
Nearest town: 13.47 miles from Chard.

51.06--3.02

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 August 2020 to 05:00 on 18 August 2020.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.34 miles from Chard.

51.1--2.99

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A37 and the A3088 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 20 August 2020 to 06:00 on 21 August 2020.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 August 2020 to 06:00 on 22 August 2020.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.31 miles from Chard.

50.97--2.74

Location: westbound between the A37 and the junction with the A358 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 20 August 2020 to 06:00 on 22 August 2020.
Nearest town: 12.31 miles from Chard.

50.97--2.74

Location: westbound between the A3088 and the junction with the A358 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 August 2020 to 22 August 2020.

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

50.97--2.74

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

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 August 2020 to 21 August 2020.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 August 2020 to 26 August 2020.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.32 miles from Chard.

51.02--3.06

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .

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 17 August 2020 to 21 August 2020.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 August 2020 to 26 August 2020.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.21 miles from Chard.

51.02--3.06

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

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 17 August 2020 to 21 August 2020.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 August 2020 to 26 August 2020.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.41 miles from Chard.

51.02--3.06

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 17 August 2020 to 19 August 2020.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 August 2020 to 21 August 2020.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 August 2020 to 26 August 2020.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.14 miles from Chard.

51.02--3.07