Traffic Lower Machen

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Current traffic around Lower Machen

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

NORTHBOUND
Description: A4232Now clearNorthboundSt Fagans to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 27/01/2026 20:43 , Expected end time: 27/01/2026 20:48, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/01/2026 20:43
Nearest town: 9.53 miles from Lower Machen. CLEARED @ 22:06
NORTHBOUND
Description: A4232Now clearNorthboundSt Fagans to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 27/01/2026 20:43 , Expected end time: 27/01/2026 20:48, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/01/2026 20:43
Nearest town: 9.53 miles from Lower Machen. CLEARED @ 20:54
VEHICLE OBSTRUCTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Medical emergency.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 27 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Lower Machen. CLEARED @ 21:17
J25A GROVE PARK
Description: M4EastboundJ25A (Newport) Grove ParkOnslipClosed16/01/26-30/01/26, Start time: 16/01/2026 3:20 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/01/2026 20:36
Nearest town: 6.29 miles from Lower Machen. CLEARED @ 21:42
J25A GROVE PARK TO J25 CAERLEON
Description: M4EastboundJ25A (Newport) Grove Park to J25 (Caerleon) CaerleonInside laneClosed16/01/26-30/01/26, Start time: 16/01/2026 3:15 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/01/2026 20:37
Nearest town: 6.47 miles from Lower Machen. CLEARED @ 21:42


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 19:54 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.31 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadside Drains Works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.27 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.66 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
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 two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 16:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 19.96 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.57 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Lower Machen.
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 09:00 and 15:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 12 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 19 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 26 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.31 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 17:00 on 6 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 9 Feb 2026 to 17:00 on 13 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 16 Feb 2026 to 17:00 on 20 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 23 Feb 2026 to 17:00 on 27 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Lower Machen.
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 2 Feb 2026 to 6 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 20 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.4 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 01:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 01:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.9 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.57 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Lower Machen.
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: 17.76 miles from Lower Machen.
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: 17.76 miles from Lower Machen.
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: 19.73 miles from Lower Machen.
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: 18.57 miles from Lower Machen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.18 miles from Lower Machen.
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: 18.57 miles from Lower Machen.
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: 16.32 miles from Lower Machen.
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 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.3 miles from Lower Machen.

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Description: A4232 : Now clear : Northbound : St Fagans to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 27/01/2026 20:43 , Expected end time: 27/01/2026 20:48, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/01/2026 20:43
Nearest town: 9.53 miles from Lower Machen.

51.5--3.29

Description: A4232 : Now clear : Northbound : St Fagans to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 27/01/2026 20:43 , Expected end time: 27/01/2026 20:48, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/01/2026 20:43
Nearest town: 9.53 miles from Lower Machen.

51.5--3.29

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

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

Due to: Medical emergency.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 27 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Lower Machen.

51.49--2.69

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J25A (Newport) Grove Park : Onslip : Closed : 16/01/26-30/01/26, Start time: 16/01/2026 3:20 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/01/2026 20:36
Nearest town: 6.29 miles from Lower Machen.

51.6--2.98

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J25A (Newport) Grove Park to J25 (Caerleon) Caerleon : Inside lane : Closed : 16/01/26-30/01/26, Start time: 16/01/2026 3:15 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/01/2026 20:37
Nearest town: 6.47 miles from Lower Machen.

51.6--2.98

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 19:54 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.31 miles from Lower Machen.

51.43--2.84

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

Due to: Roadside Drains Works.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.27 miles from Lower Machen.

51.43--2.84

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

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.66 miles from Lower Machen.

51.42--2.85

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

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 two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Lower Machen.

51.62--2.67

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 2 February 2026 to 16:00 on 2 February 2026.
Nearest town: 19.96 miles from Lower Machen.

51.57--2.66

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.57 miles from Lower Machen.

51.48--2.71

Location: northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Lower Machen.

51.48--2.71

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Lower Machen.

51.62--2.67

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 09:00 and 15:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 9 February 2026 to 12 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 16 February 2026 to 19 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 23 February 2026 to 26 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.31 miles from Lower Machen.

51.44--2.83

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 2 February 2026 to 17:00 on 6 February 2026.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 9 February 2026 to 17:00 on 13 February 2026.

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

Schedule : From 08:00 on 23 February 2026 to 17:00 on 27 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Lower Machen.

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 2 February 2026 to 6 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 9 February 2026 to 13 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 16 February 2026 to 20 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.4 miles from Lower Machen.

51.45--2.78

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 February 2026 to 01:00 on 2 February 2026.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Lower Machen.

51.57--2.66

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 February 2026 to 01:00 on 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.9 miles from Lower Machen.

51.57--2.66

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

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.57 miles from Lower Machen.

51.48--2.71

Location: northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Lower Machen.

51.48--2.71

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: 17.76 miles from Lower Machen.

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: 17.76 miles from Lower Machen.

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: 19.73 miles from Lower Machen.

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: 18.57 miles from Lower Machen.

51.47--2.74

Location: northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.18 miles from Lower Machen.

51.48--2.72

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: 18.57 miles from Lower Machen.

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: 16.32 miles from Lower Machen.

51.43--2.84

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 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.3 miles from Lower Machen.

51.43--2.84