Traffic Pontypool

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Current traffic around Pontypool

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Pontypool 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: 17.83 miles from Pontypool. 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: 17.83 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 20:54
LITTLE MILL TO ABERGAVENNY HARDWICK R/BOUT
Description: A4042Both directionsLittle Mill to Abergavenny Hardwick R/boutIncidentRoad closed :, Start time: 27/01/2026 6:46 , Expected end time: 28/01/2026 6:45, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/01/2026 6:46
Nearest town: 4.91 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 00:42
PONTYPRIDD TO ABERCYNON
Description: A470EastboundPontypridd to AbercynonRoad closed02/02/26-20/02/26 2000-0600Diversions in place :, Start time: 02/02/2026 20:00 , End Date: 20/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 13:48
Nearest town: 13.08 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 00:06
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: 7.16 miles from Pontypool. 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: 7.38 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 21:42


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:58 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.3 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth) and J21 (Chepstow) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:03 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.07 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Pontypool.
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 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Pontypool.
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: 17.08 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound 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 miles from Pontypool.
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: 18.71 miles from Pontypool.
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 22:00 and 06:00 from 4 Feb 2026 to 6 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.06 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
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: 19.34 miles from Pontypool.
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: 17.08 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
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: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Pontypool.
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: 18.72 miles from Pontypool.
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: 18.66 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 southbound between the M4 and the junction with the M5 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.9 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.87 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
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: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Pontypool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency 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: 19.74 miles from Pontypool.

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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: 17.83 miles from Pontypool.

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: 17.83 miles from Pontypool.

51.5--3.29

Description: A4042 : Both directions : Little Mill to Abergavenny Hardwick R/bout : Incident : Road closed :, Start time: 27/01/2026 6:46 , Expected end time: 28/01/2026 6:45, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/01/2026 6:46
Nearest town: 4.91 miles from Pontypool.

51.76--2.99

Description: A470 : Eastbound : Pontypridd to Abercynon : Road closed : 02/02/26-20/02/26 2000-0600 : Diversions in place :, Start time: 02/02/2026 20:00 , End Date: 20/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 13:48
Nearest town: 13.08 miles from Pontypool.

51.62--3.32

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: 7.16 miles from Pontypool.

51.6--2.98

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 21:58 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.3 miles from Pontypool.

51.6--2.62

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: 7.38 miles from Pontypool.

51.6--2.98

Location: eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth) and J21 (Chepstow) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:03 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.07 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.65

Location: westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



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

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.64

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 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Pontypool.

51.56--2.66

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: 17.08 miles from Pontypool.

51.62--2.67

Location: westbound 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 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.66

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: 18.71 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.66

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 22:00 and 06:00 from 4 February 2026 to 6 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.06 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.65

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

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: 19.34 miles from Pontypool.

51.6--2.62

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: 17.08 miles from Pontypool.

51.62--2.67

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

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 : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Pontypool.

51.6--2.62

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: 18.72 miles from Pontypool.

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: 18.66 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.66

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 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.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.9 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.66

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.87 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.66

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

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 : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Pontypool.

51.56--2.66

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency 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: 19.74 miles from Pontypool.

51.6--2.61