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Current traffic around Machen

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

TAFF'S WELL

Description: A470NorthboundTaffs WellResurfacing workEntry slip road closedDiversion27/07/26-29/07/26 1900-0600 :, Start time: 27/07/2026 19:00 , End Date: 29/07/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/07/2026 13:54
Nearest town: 6.69 miles from Machen. CLEARED @ 09:30

ABERCYNON TO PONTYPRIDD

Description: A470SouthboundAbercynon to PontypriddCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversion26/07/26-28/07/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/07/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/07/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 26/07/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Machen. CLEARED @ 09:30

PONTYPRIDD TO ABERCYNON

Description: A470NorthboundPontypridd to AbercynonCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversion28/07/26-30/07/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/07/2026 20:00 , End Date: 30/07/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/07/2026 13:59
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Machen. CLEARED @ 09:30

PONTYPRIDD ALBION FOOTBRIDGE

Description: A470Both directionsPontypridd Albion FootbridgeResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place02/08/26-30/08/26 0600-2355 :, Start time: 02/08/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/08/2026 23:55, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/07/2026 15:16
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Machen. CLEARED @ 09:30

There are no current incidents in this location.

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Description: A470 : Northbound : Taffs Well : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Diversion : 27/07/26-29/07/26 1900-0600 :, Start time: 27/07/2026 19:00 , End Date: 29/07/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/07/2026 13:54
Nearest town: 6.69 miles from Machen.

51.54--3.26

Description: A470 : Southbound : Abercynon to Pontypridd : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversion : 26/07/26-28/07/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/07/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/07/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 26/07/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Machen.

51.62--3.32

Description: A470 : Northbound : Pontypridd to Abercynon : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversion : 28/07/26-30/07/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/07/2026 20:00 , End Date: 30/07/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/07/2026 13:59
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Machen.

51.62--3.32

Description: A470 : Both directions : Pontypridd Albion Footbridge : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 02/08/26-30/08/26 0600-2355 :, Start time: 02/08/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/08/2026 23:55, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/07/2026 15:16
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Machen.

51.59--3.32

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