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Current traffic around Forge Hammer

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

MONMOUTH DIXTON R/BOUT TO SERVICEBRIDGE
Description: A40EastboundMonmouth Dixton R/bout to Servicebridge14/04/26-30/06/26 0600Contraflow :, Start time: 14/04/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/04/2026 6:00
Nearest town: 17.91 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 03:06
M4 ST JULIANS VIADUCT
Description: M4EastboundM4 St Julians Viaduct27/04/26-30/11/26 0600 :, Start time: 27/04/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/11/2026 6:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/04/2026 6:00
Nearest town: 4.01 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 01:54
HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The M48 westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 04:45 and 05:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 17.55 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 02:42
HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 29 Apr 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 17.2 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 02:42
CRICKHOWELL
Description: A40Both directionsCrickhowell27/04/26-01/05/26 1900-0700 :, Start time: 27/04/2026 19:00 , End Date: 01/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/04/2026 19:00
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 01:54
CRICKHOWELL
Description: A40Both directionsCrickhowellRoadworks04/05/26-11/05/26 1900-0700 :, Start time: 04/05/2026 19:00 , End Date: 11/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/04/2026 16:43
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 01:18


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.2 miles from Forge Hammer.
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: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.85 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 15:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.9 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.18 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.81 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.02 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:14 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 17.02 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2, 3 and 4 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.93 miles from Forge Hammer.
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 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.91 miles from Forge Hammer.
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: 19.18 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 11 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.08 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.45 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.74 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.92 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Emergency Roadside Drains works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 04:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.05 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.71 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Road repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.53 miles from Forge Hammer.

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Description: A40 : Eastbound : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Servicebridge : 14/04/26-30/06/26 0600 : Contraflow :, Start time: 14/04/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/04/2026 6:00
Nearest town: 17.91 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.82--2.71

Description: M4 : Eastbound : M4 St Julians Viaduct : 27/04/26-30/11/26 0600 :, Start time: 27/04/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/11/2026 6:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/04/2026 6:00
Nearest town: 4.01 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.6--2.98

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

Due to: Road Management.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:45 and 05:00 on 29 April 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 17.55 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.6--2.62

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

Due to: Road Management.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 29 April 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 17.2 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.61--2.63

Description: A40 : Both directions : Crickhowell : 27/04/26-01/05/26 1900-0700 :, Start time: 27/04/2026 19:00 , End Date: 01/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/04/2026 19:00
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.86--3.14

Description: A40 : Both directions : Crickhowell : Roadworks : 04/05/26-11/05/26 1900-0700 :, Start time: 04/05/2026 19:00 , End Date: 11/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/04/2026 16:43
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.86--3.14

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.2 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.45--2.78

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.85 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.44--2.83

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 29 April 2026 to 15:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.9 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.6--2.62

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.18 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.39--2.86

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.81 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.44--2.82

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.02 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.43--2.84

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:14 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 17.02 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.43--2.84

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.93 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.44--2.84

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 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.91 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.45--2.8

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: 19.18 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.39--2.86

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 11 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.57--2.66

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.08 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.6--2.61

Location: westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.45 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.58--2.59

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.74 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.57--2.66

Location: northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.92 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.56--2.66

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

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

Due to: Emergency Roadside Drains works.



Period : expect disruption until 04:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.05 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.43--2.84

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.71 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.48--2.72

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.49--2.69

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Road repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.53 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.57--2.66