Traffic Newport

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WARNING OF ICEIce on roads continues to cause disruption throughout the country, especially on minor roads and rural areas. Drivers are advised to slow down and drive safely.

DARTFORD CROSSINGOvernight QEII Bridge closures in January – Saturday 11, Saturday 18, and Saturday 25 January 2025 from 10pm - 5am.

DARTFORD CROSSINGThree overnight closures of the QEII Bridge are planned this month for essential maintenance work on bridge bearings and expansion joints.

DARTFORD CROSSINGA contraflow diversion route will be installed through the east tunnel from approximately 9:30pm on these three Saturday nights to maintain travel in the southbound direction.

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Current traffic around Newport

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

HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.28 miles from Newport.
HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The M48 westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 17.96 miles from Newport.
HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 16.37 miles from Newport.
J2 NEWHOUSE TO J1 AUST
Description: M48EastboundJ2 (Chepstow) Newhouse to J1 (Avonmouth) AustMaintenance workBridge closedDiversions in place31/01/25-01/02/25 2200-0500 :, Start time: 31/01/2025 22:00 , End Date: 01/02/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:42
Nearest town: 17.31 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:54
J23A MAGOR
Description: M4WestboundJ23A (Magor) MagorResurfacing workExit slip road closed27/01/25-28/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:35
Nearest town: 8.68 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:42
J23 ROGIET TO J22 PILNING/PRINCE OF WALES BRIDGE
Description: M4EastboundJ23 (Chepstow) Rogiet to J22 (Avonmouth) Pilning/Prince of Wales BridgeMaintenance workBridge closedDiversions in place30/01/25-31/01/25 2200-0500 :, Start time: 30/01/2025 22:00 , End Date: 31/01/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:31
Nearest town: 13.09 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:42
J23A MAGOR
Description: M4EastboundJ23A (Magor) MagorResurfacing workEntry slip road closedDiversions in place29/01/25-30/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 29/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 30/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:33
Nearest town: 8.68 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:42
J24 COLDRA
Description: M4WestboundJ24 (Newport) ColdraResurfacing workExit slip road closedDiversions in place28/01/25-29/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 29/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:36
Nearest town: 5.59 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:42
J32 CORYTON
Description: M4Both directionsJ32 (Cardiff) CorytonResurfacing workroundabout ClosedDiversions in place27/01/25-28/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:39
Nearest town: 9.34 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:42
PONTYPRIDD
Description: A470NorthboundPontypriddCyclic maintenanceExit slip road closed26/01/25-27/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 27/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:21
Nearest town: 12.26 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:42
J23 ROGIET TO J22 PILNING/PRINCE OF WALES BRIDGE
Description: M4EastboundJ23 (Chepstow) Rogiet to J22 (Avonmouth) Pilning/Prince of Wales BridgeMaintenance workBridge closedDiversions in place27/01/25-28/01/25 2200-0500 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 22:00 , End Date: 28/01/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:28
Nearest town: 13.09 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:42
RASSAU TO BRYNMAWR
Description: A465EastboundRassau to BrynmawrRetaining wall worksRoad closedDiversions in place27/01/25-30/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 30/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:12
Nearest town: 17.89 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:30
A472 INTERCHANGE TO NEW INN
Description: A4042SouthboundA472 Interchange to New InnElectrical workRoad closedDiversions in place27/01/25-29/01/25 1900-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 19:00 , End Date: 29/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 9:54
Nearest town: 8.92 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:18
A472 INTERCHANGE TO NEW INN
Description: A4042NorthboundA472 Interchange to New InnElectrical workRoad closedDiversions in place29/01/25-01/02/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 29/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 01/02/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 9:59
Nearest town: 8.92 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 10:18


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 27 Jan 2025 to 1 Feb 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 3 Feb 2025 to 8 Feb 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 10 Feb 2025 to 15 Feb 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 17 Feb 2025 to 22 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 31 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 31 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.35 miles from Newport.
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 22:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 05:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 05:00 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.78 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J16 (Thornbury) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 18:00 from 30 Jan 2025 to 31 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 18.49 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.67 miles from Newport.

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Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Road Management.



Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.28 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.62

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

Due to: Road Management.



Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 17.96 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.63

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

Due to: Road Management.



Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 16.37 miles from Newport.

51.62--2.67

Description: M48 : Eastbound : J2 (Chepstow) Newhouse to J1 (Avonmouth) Aust : Maintenance work : Bridge closed : Diversions in place : 31/01/25-01/02/25 2200-0500 :, Start time: 31/01/2025 22:00 , End Date: 01/02/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:42
Nearest town: 17.31 miles from Newport.

51.61--2.64

Description: M4 : Westbound : J23A (Magor) Magor : Resurfacing work : Exit slip road closed : 27/01/25-28/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:35
Nearest town: 8.68 miles from Newport.

51.59--2.84

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J23 (Chepstow) Rogiet to J22 (Avonmouth) Pilning/Prince of Wales Bridge : Maintenance work : Bridge closed : Diversions in place : 30/01/25-31/01/25 2200-0500 :, Start time: 30/01/2025 22:00 , End Date: 31/01/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:31
Nearest town: 13.09 miles from Newport.

51.58--2.74

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J23A (Magor) Magor : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Diversions in place : 29/01/25-30/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 29/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 30/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:33
Nearest town: 8.68 miles from Newport.

51.59--2.84

Description: M4 : Westbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra : Resurfacing work : Exit slip road closed : Diversions in place : 28/01/25-29/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 29/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:36
Nearest town: 5.59 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.92

Description: M4 : Both directions : J32 (Cardiff) Coryton : Resurfacing work : roundabout Closed : Diversions in place : 27/01/25-28/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:39
Nearest town: 9.34 miles from Newport.

51.53--3.25

Description: A470 : Northbound : Pontypridd : Cyclic maintenance : Exit slip road closed : 26/01/25-27/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 27/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:21
Nearest town: 12.26 miles from Newport.

51.59--3.32

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J23 (Chepstow) Rogiet to J22 (Avonmouth) Pilning/Prince of Wales Bridge : Maintenance work : Bridge closed : Diversions in place : 27/01/25-28/01/25 2200-0500 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 22:00 , End Date: 28/01/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:28
Nearest town: 13.09 miles from Newport.

51.58--2.74

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Rassau to Brynmawr : Retaining wall works : Road closed : Diversions in place : 27/01/25-30/01/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 30/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 10:12
Nearest town: 17.89 miles from Newport.

51.81--3.21

Description: A4042 : Southbound : A472 Interchange to New Inn : Electrical work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 27/01/25-29/01/25 1900-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2025 19:00 , End Date: 29/01/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 9:54
Nearest town: 8.92 miles from Newport.

51.7--3.01

Description: A4042 : Northbound : A472 Interchange to New Inn : Electrical work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 29/01/25-01/02/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 29/01/2025 20:00 , End Date: 01/02/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2025 9:59
Nearest town: 8.92 miles from Newport.

51.7--3.01

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 27 January 2025 to 1 February 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 3 February 2025 to 8 February 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 10 February 2025 to 15 February 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 17 February 2025 to 22 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Newport.

51.43--2.84

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 January 2025 to 06:00 on 1 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.62

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 January 2025 to 06:00 on 1 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.35 miles from Newport.

51.62--2.67

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 22:00 on 27 January 2025 to 05:00 on 28 January 2025.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 30 January 2025 to 05:00 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.78 miles from Newport.

51.58--2.74

Location: northbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J16 (Thornbury) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Newport.

51.54--2.58

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 18:00 from 30 January 2025 to 31 January 2025.
Nearest town: 18.49 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.61

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.67 miles from Newport.

51.51--2.66