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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:

ST FAGANS TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN

Description: A4232NorthboundSt Fagans to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 25/11/2025 14:23 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 15:53, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 14:23
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 14:30

SOUTHBOUND

Description: A470Now clearSouthboundNantgarw to Coryton, Start time: 25/11/2025 10:26 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 10:31, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 10:26
Nearest town: 14.38 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 11:42

NORTHBOUND

Description: A4232Now clearNorthboundSt Fagans to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 25/11/2025 10:25 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 10:30, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 10:25
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 11:42

EASTBOUND

Description: M4Now clearEastboundJ33 (Cardiff) Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 25/11/2025 10:28 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 10:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 10:28
Nearest town: 17.57 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 11:42

NORTHBOUND

Description: A470Now clearNorthboundNantgarw, Start time: 25/11/2025 10:28 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 10:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 10:28
Nearest town: 13.63 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 11:42

J32 CORYTON

Description: M4WestboundJ32 (Cardiff) CorytonOnslip closed27/11/25-28/11/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/11/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 21/11/2025 14:29
Nearest town: 14.86 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 14:54

NANTGARW

Description: A470NorthboundNantgarwOnslip closedOvernight24/11/25-03/12/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 03/12/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/11/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 13.63 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 14:54

UPPER BOAT

Description: A470NorthboundUpper BoatOnslip closedOvernight24/11/25-03/12/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 03/12/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/11/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 14:54

J28 TREDEGAR PARK

Description: M4EastboundJ28 (Newport) Tredegar ParkOnslip closed27/11/25-28/11/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 27/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/11/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 21/11/2025 14:22
Nearest town: 9.03 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 14:42

LLANWENARTH TO ABERGAVENNY

Description: A40EastboundLlanwenarth to AbergavennyCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place27/11/25 0930-1530 :, Start time: 27/11/2025 9:30 , End Date: 27/11/2025 15:30, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/11/2025 13:30
Nearest town: 8.67 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 13:54

M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN

Description: A4232EastboundM4 J33 Capel LlanillternCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place24/11/25-29/11/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 29/11/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/11/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 17.64 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 13:54

UPPER BOAT

Description: A470SouthboundUpper BoatCarriageway maintenanceOnslip closed25/11/25-28/11/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 25/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/11/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/11/2025 15:08
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 13:54

PENTREBACH TO A470 ABERCANAID

Description: A4060Both directionsPentrebach to A470 AbercanaidRoadworksClosedDiversions in place27/10/25-19/12/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/10/2025 20:00 , End Date: 19/12/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 01/11/2025 7:53
Nearest town: 13.53 miles from Pontypool. CLEARED @ 11:18

There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Nov 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Nov 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.54 miles from Pontypool.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M49 southbound between the M4 and the junction with the M5 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Nov 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Pontypool.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M49 southbound between the M4 and the junction with the M5 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Nov 2025 to 29 Nov 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Dec 2025 to 5 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Pontypool.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M49 southbound between the M4 and the junction with the M5 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Pontypool.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A40 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.73 miles from Pontypool.

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Description: A4232 : Northbound : St Fagans to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 25/11/2025 14:23 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 15:53, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 14:23
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Pontypool.

51.5--3.29

Description: A470 : Now clear : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton, Start time: 25/11/2025 10:26 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 10:31, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 10:26
Nearest town: 14.38 miles from Pontypool.

51.54--3.26

Description: A4232 : Now clear : Northbound : St Fagans to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 25/11/2025 10:25 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 10:30, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 10:25
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Pontypool.

51.5--3.29

Description: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J33 (Cardiff) Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 25/11/2025 10:28 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 10:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 10:28
Nearest town: 17.57 miles from Pontypool.

51.51--3.31

Description: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Nantgarw, Start time: 25/11/2025 10:28 , Expected end time: 25/11/2025 10:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/11/2025 10:28
Nearest town: 13.63 miles from Pontypool.

51.56--3.27

Description: M4 : Westbound : J32 (Cardiff) Coryton : Onslip closed : 27/11/25-28/11/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/11/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 21/11/2025 14:29
Nearest town: 14.86 miles from Pontypool.

51.53--3.25

Description: A470 : Northbound : Nantgarw : Onslip closed : Overnight : 24/11/25-03/12/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 03/12/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/11/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 13.63 miles from Pontypool.

51.56--3.27

Description: A470 : Northbound : Upper Boat : Onslip closed : Overnight : 24/11/25-03/12/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 03/12/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/11/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from Pontypool.

51.58--3.29

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J28 (Newport) Tredegar Park : Onslip closed : 27/11/25-28/11/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 27/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/11/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 21/11/2025 14:22
Nearest town: 9.03 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--3.03

Description: A40 : Eastbound : Llanwenarth to Abergavenny : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 27/11/25 0930-1530 :, Start time: 27/11/2025 9:30 , End Date: 27/11/2025 15:30, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/11/2025 13:30
Nearest town: 8.67 miles from Pontypool.

51.83--3.04

Description: A4232 : Eastbound : M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/11/25-29/11/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 29/11/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/11/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 17.64 miles from Pontypool.

51.51--3.31

Description: A470 : Southbound : Upper Boat : Carriageway maintenance : Onslip closed : 25/11/25-28/11/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 25/11/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/11/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/11/2025 15:08
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from Pontypool.

51.58--3.29

Description: A4060 : Both directions : Pentrebach to A470 Abercanaid : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 27/10/25-19/12/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/10/2025 20:00 , End Date: 19/12/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 01/11/2025 7:53
Nearest town: 13.53 miles from Pontypool.

51.72--3.36

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.54 miles from Pontypool.

51.57--2.64

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 November 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Pontypool.

51.55--2.65

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

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 27 November 2025 to 29 November 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 December 2025 to 5 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Pontypool.

51.55--2.65

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

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 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Pontypool.

51.55--2.65

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 December 2025 to 06:00 on 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.73 miles from Pontypool.

51.85--2.65

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