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OVERTURNED VEHICLEOn the M6 Northbound at Junction 31, 1 mile from Samlesbury, officials are currently clearing the scene of an overturned vehicle. Update: this has been resolved and the motorway is now clear.

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Current traffic around Cwmbran

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

VEHICLE RECOVERY
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Vehicle tyre change.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 Aug 2022.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 Aug 2022.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.72 miles from Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 14:16
CONGESTION
Location: The M48 westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 9 Aug 2022.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.09 miles from Cwmbran.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 10 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.34 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 10 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.32 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 16:00 on 9 Aug 2022.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 12:46
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:01 on 9 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 10 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.11 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 21 Nov 2022.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.95 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 23 Jan 2023.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.97 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 23 Jan 2023.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Cwmbran.
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: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 23 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.23 miles from Cwmbran.
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: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 18 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.86 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 24 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.23 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 26 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Cwmbran.
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: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 25 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 19 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 15 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 16 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.02 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 18 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A4 westbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Aug 2022 to 05:00 on 11 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.73 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J18A (South Wales) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 10 Aug 2022 to 05:00 on 11 Aug 2022.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 10 Aug 2022 to 13 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.21 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 11 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.74 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 11 Aug 2022.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 10 Aug 2022 to 16:00 on 10 Aug 2022.
Nearest town: 18.35 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 10 Aug 2022 to 16:00 on 10 Aug 2022.
Nearest town: 18.39 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 5 Sep 2022 to 7 Sep 2022.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 3 Oct 2022 to 5 Oct 2022.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 7 Nov 2022 to 9 Nov 2022.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 5 Dec 2022 to 7 Dec 2022.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.7 miles from Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:01 on 2 Aug 2022 to 06:00 on 3 Aug 2022.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 5 Sep 2022 to 7 Sep 2022.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 3 Oct 2022 to 5 Oct 2022.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 7 Nov 2022 to 9 Nov 2022.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.56 miles from Cwmbran.

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

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

Due to: Vehicle tyre change.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 August 2022.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.72 miles from Cwmbran.

51.48--2.73

Location: westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 9 August 2022.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.09 miles from Cwmbran.

51.6--2.61

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 August 2022 to 06:00 on 10 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.34 miles from Cwmbran.

51.43--2.84

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 August 2022 to 06:00 on 10 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.32 miles from Cwmbran.

51.41--2.85

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 9 August 2022.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Cwmbran.

51.52--2.65

Location: eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:01 on 9 August 2022 to 06:00 on 10 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.11 miles from Cwmbran.

51.58--2.74

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 21 November 2022.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.95 miles from Cwmbran.

51.62--2.66

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 23 January 2023.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.97 miles from Cwmbran.

51.6--2.62

Location: westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 23 January 2023.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Cwmbran.

51.6--2.63

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 August 2022 to 06:00 on 23 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.23 miles from Cwmbran.

51.4--2.86

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 August 2022 to 06:00 on 18 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.86 miles from Cwmbran.

51.42--2.85

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 August 2022 to 06:00 on 24 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.23 miles from Cwmbran.

51.4--2.86

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 August 2022 to 06:00 on 26 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Cwmbran.

51.38--2.88

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 August 2022 to 06:00 on 25 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Cwmbran.

51.38--2.88

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 August 2022 to 06:00 on 19 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Cwmbran.

51.42--2.85

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 August 2022 to 06:00 on 16 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.02 miles from Cwmbran.

51.44--2.82

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 August 2022 to 06:00 on 18 August 2022.

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

51.44--2.84

Location: westbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 August 2022 to 05:00 on 11 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.73 miles from Cwmbran.

51.5--2.69

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J18A (South Wales) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 10 August 2022 to 05:00 on 11 August 2022.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Cwmbran.

51.51--2.67

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 10 August 2022 to 13 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.21 miles from Cwmbran.

51.45--2.79

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 August 2022 to 06:00 on 11 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.74 miles from Cwmbran.

51.4--2.85

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 August 2022 to 06:00 on 11 August 2022.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Cwmbran.

51.38--2.88

Location: southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 10 August 2022 to 16:00 on 10 August 2022.
Nearest town: 18.35 miles from Cwmbran.

51.5--2.68

Location: southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 10 August 2022 to 16:00 on 10 August 2022.
Nearest town: 18.39 miles from Cwmbran.

51.5--2.67

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 5 September 2022 to 7 September 2022.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 3 October 2022 to 5 October 2022.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 7 November 2022 to 9 November 2022.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 5 December 2022 to 7 December 2022.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.7 miles from Cwmbran.

51.6--2.62

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:01 on 2 August 2022 to 06:00 on 3 August 2022.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 5 September 2022 to 7 September 2022.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 3 October 2022 to 5 October 2022.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 7 November 2022 to 9 November 2022.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.56 miles from Cwmbran.

51.62--2.67