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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:

EASTBOUND
Description: M4Now clearEastboundJ26 (Newport) Malpas to J24 (Newport) Coldra, Start time: 27/07/2025 14:22 , Expected end time: 27/07/2025 14:27, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/07/2025 14:22
Nearest town: 3.72 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 15:42
J23A MAGOR TO J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ23A (Magor) Magor to J26 (Newport) MalpasCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 27/07/2025 14:15 , Expected end time: 27/07/2025 16:15, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/07/2025 14:15
Nearest town: 5.33 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 14:30
J26 MALPAS TO J24 COLDRA
Description: M4EastboundJ26 (Newport) Malpas to J24 (Newport) ColdraCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 27/07/2025 12:19 , Expected end time: 27/07/2025 15:18, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/07/2025 12:19
Nearest town: 3.72 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 12:30
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 27 Jul 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 27 Jul 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.01 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 13:49
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 27 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.11 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 16:31
GLANBAIDEN ROUNDABOUT TO BRYNMAWR ROUNDABOUT
Description: A465WestboundGlanbaiden Roundabout to Brynmawr RoundaboutCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place29/07/25-30/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 29/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 30/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/07/2025 15:44
Nearest town: 16.87 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 16:06
BRYNMAWR ROUNDABOUT TO GLANBAIDEN ROUNDABOUT
Description: A465EastboundBrynmawr Roundabout to Glanbaiden RoundaboutCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place30/07/25-31/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 30/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 31/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/07/2025 15:42
Nearest town: 16.87 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 16:06
J28 TREDEGAR PARK
Description: M4EastboundJ28 (Newport) Tredegar ParkCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place31/07/25-01/08/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 31/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 01/08/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/07/2025 15:32
Nearest town: 0.4 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 15:54
J28 TREDEGAR PARK
Description: M4WestboundJ28 (Newport) Tredegar ParkCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place31/07/25-01/08/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 31/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 01/08/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/07/2025 15:33
Nearest town: 0.4 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 15:54
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 27 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 15.6 miles from Newport. CLEARED @ 13:21
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 31 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Aug 2025.
Lanes closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.41 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 31 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Aug 2025.
Lanes closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.73 miles from Newport.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The junction of the M5 J18 (Bristol) and the M49 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Aug 2025 to 06:00 on 2 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.66 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 southbound between the junctions with the M4 and the M5 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Aug 2025 to 06:00 on 2 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.63 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Aug 2025 to 06:00 on 2 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.78 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Aug 2025 to 06:00 on 2 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.51 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Aug 2025 to 06:00 on 2 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.13 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Aug 2025 to 06:00 on 2 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.08 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 30 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.12 miles from Newport.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J17 (Bristol West) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.67 miles from Newport.
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 04:00 from 27 Jul 2025 to 22 Aug 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 Aug 2025 to 28 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Mar 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 Mar 2026 to 1 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Newport.

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Description: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J26 (Newport) Malpas to J24 (Newport) Coldra, Start time: 27/07/2025 14:22 , Expected end time: 27/07/2025 14:27, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/07/2025 14:22
Nearest town: 3.72 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.96

Description: M4 : Westbound : J23A (Magor) Magor to J26 (Newport) Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 27/07/2025 14:15 , Expected end time: 27/07/2025 16:15, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/07/2025 14:15
Nearest town: 5.33 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.93

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J26 (Newport) Malpas to J24 (Newport) Coldra : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 27/07/2025 12:19 , Expected end time: 27/07/2025 15:18, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/07/2025 12:19
Nearest town: 3.72 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.96

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

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 27 July 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 27 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.01 miles from Newport.

51.61--2.65

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 27 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.11 miles from Newport.

51.31--2.89

Description: A465 : Westbound : Glanbaiden Roundabout to Brynmawr Roundabout : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 29/07/25-30/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 29/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 30/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/07/2025 15:44
Nearest town: 16.87 miles from Newport.

51.81--3.13

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Brynmawr Roundabout to Glanbaiden Roundabout : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 30/07/25-31/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 30/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 31/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/07/2025 15:42
Nearest town: 16.87 miles from Newport.

51.81--3.13

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J28 (Newport) Tredegar Park : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 31/07/25-01/08/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 31/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 01/08/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/07/2025 15:32
Nearest town: 0.4 miles from Newport.

51.56--3.04

Description: M4 : Westbound : J28 (Newport) Tredegar Park : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 31/07/25-01/08/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 31/07/2025 20:00 , End Date: 01/08/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/07/2025 15:33
Nearest town: 0.4 miles from Newport.

51.56--3.04

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 27 July 2025.
Nearest town: 15.6 miles from Newport.

51.48--2.71

Location: The junction of the M5 J18 (Bristol) and the M49 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 August 2025 to 06:00 on 2 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.66 miles from Newport.

51.5--2.67

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 August 2025 to 06:00 on 2 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.63 miles from Newport.

51.51--2.66

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 August 2025 to 06:00 on 2 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.78 miles from Newport.

51.51--2.66

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 August 2025 to 06:00 on 2 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.51 miles from Newport.

51.5--2.67

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 August 2025 to 06:00 on 2 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.13 miles from Newport.

51.5--2.68

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 August 2025 to 06:00 on 2 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.08 miles from Newport.

51.51--2.65

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 July 2025 to 06:00 on 1 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.41 miles from Newport.

51.6--2.61

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 July 2025 to 06:00 on 1 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.73 miles from Newport.

51.59--2.61

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 July 2025 to 05:00 on 30 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.12 miles from Newport.

51.58--2.6

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J17 (Bristol West) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 July 2025 to 06:00 on 30 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.67 miles from Newport.

51.53--2.61

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 04:00 from 27 July 2025 to 22 August 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 August 2025 to 28 March 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 March 2026 to 04:00 on 29 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 March 2026 to 1 April 2026.

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

51.43--2.84