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Current traffic around Portishead

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A4 and the A420 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.77 miles from Portishead.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:12 on 24 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.4 miles from Portishead. CLEARED @ 05:52
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.16 miles from Portishead. CLEARED @ 04:58
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:10 on 24 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 4.14 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J20 (Bristol) .
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 10.92 miles from Portishead. CLEARED @ 07:21
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J20 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.91 miles from Portishead. CLEARED @ 07:21
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J19 (Bristol) and J20 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.22 miles from Portishead. CLEARED @ 07:21
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth) and J20 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.82 miles from Portishead. CLEARED @ 07:21
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead. CLEARED @ 07:22
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.72 miles from Portishead. CLEARED @ 04:31
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 southbound between the M4 and the junction with the M5 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound at junction J3 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.79 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 southbound at junction J3 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.09 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 southbound between junctions J2 (Stapleton) and J3 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.32 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 southbound at junction J2 (Stapleton) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.41 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.15 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.65 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.96 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.86 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 southbound exit slip at junction J3 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 02:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.05 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound between junctions J3 and J2 (Stapleton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.8 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound exit slip at junction J2 (Stapleton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.3 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M32 northbound entry slip at junction J3 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.82 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J20 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.94 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J15 (Almondsbury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.95 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J20 (Bristol) and J19 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.15 miles from Portishead.
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 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.87 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound between the M4 and junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.6 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J20 (Bristol) and J21 (Chepstow) .
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 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.79 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 21:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.64 miles from Portishead.
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 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.99 miles from Portishead.
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 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.79 miles from Portishead.
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 25 Apr 2026 to 28 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.19 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.43 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.08 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.05 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 15:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.86 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound 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 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 4 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.42 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.15 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 2.95 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.87 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.72 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.43 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.95 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.9 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.14 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.93 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 17:00 on 1 May 2026.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 4 May 2026 to 17:00 on 8 May 2026.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 11 May 2026 to 17:00 on 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 1.88 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 25 Apr 2026 to 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.18 miles from Portishead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 25 Apr 2026 to 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.76 miles from Portishead.

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Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4 and the A420 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 25 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.77 miles from Portishead.

51.45--2.37

Location: northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 21:12 on 24 April 2026 to 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.4 miles from Portishead.

51.36--2.89

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.16 miles from Portishead.

51.57--2.65

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:10 on 24 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 4.14 miles from Portishead.

51.43--2.84

Location: eastbound at junction J20 (Bristol) .

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 10.92 miles from Portishead.

51.55--2.56

Location: westbound at junction J20 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.91 miles from Portishead.

51.55--2.55

Location: westbound between junctions J19 (Bristol) and J20 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.22 miles from Portishead.

51.53--2.53

Location: eastbound between junctions J22 (Avonmouth) and J20 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.82 miles from Portishead.

51.56--2.57

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.

51.39--2.86

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.72 miles from Portishead.

51.34--2.89

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Portishead.

51.57--2.66

Location: northbound at junction J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.79 miles from Portishead.

51.47--2.58

Location: southbound at junction J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.09 miles from Portishead.

51.47--2.57

Location: southbound between junctions J2 (Stapleton) and J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.32 miles from Portishead.

51.47--2.56

Location: southbound at junction J2 (Stapleton) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.41 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.56

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.15 miles from Portishead.

51.34--2.89

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.65 miles from Portishead.

51.44--2.83

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Portishead.

51.57--2.66

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.96 miles from Portishead.

51.57--2.63

Location: southbound at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Portishead.

51.37--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.

51.39--2.86

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.

51.39--2.86

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.86 miles from Portishead.

51.45--2.78

Location: southbound at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Portishead.

51.37--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.

51.39--2.86

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.

51.39--2.86

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 02:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.05 miles from Portishead.

51.47--2.57

Location: northbound between junctions J3 and J2 (Stapleton) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.8 miles from Portishead.

51.47--2.58

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J2 (Stapleton) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.3 miles from Portishead.

51.47--2.56

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J3 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.82 miles from Portishead.

51.47--2.58

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J20 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.94 miles from Portishead.

51.55--2.55

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J15 (Almondsbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.95 miles from Portishead.

51.55--2.55

Location: eastbound between junctions J20 (Bristol) and J19 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.15 miles from Portishead.

51.53--2.53

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 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.87 miles from Portishead.

51.6--2.61

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.6 miles from Portishead.

51.58--2.59

Location: westbound between junctions J20 (Bristol) and J21 (Chepstow) .

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 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.79 miles from Portishead.

51.56--2.57

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 21:00 from 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.64 miles from Portishead.

51.57--2.58

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 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.99 miles from Portishead.

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 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.79 miles from Portishead.

51.56--2.66

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 25 April 2026 to 28 April 2026.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 28 April 2026 to 04:00 on 29 April 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 04:00 on 30 April 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 April 2026 to 04:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.19 miles from Portishead.

51.43--2.84

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.43 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.72

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.08 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.05 miles from Portishead.

51.49--2.69

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 15:00 from 28 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.86 miles from Portishead.

51.6--2.62

Location: eastbound 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 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 4 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Portishead.

51.57--2.66

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Portishead.

51.37--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.03 miles from Portishead.

51.39--2.86

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Portishead.

51.37--2.89

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.42 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.7

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.15 miles from Portishead.

51.34--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026.
Nearest town: 2.95 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.87 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.72 miles from Portishead.

51.46--2.75

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.43 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.72

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.95 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.9 miles from Portishead.

51.44--2.82

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.14 miles from Portishead.

51.43--2.84

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.93 miles from Portishead.

51.44--2.84

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 27 April 2026 to 17:00 on 1 May 2026.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 4 May 2026 to 17:00 on 8 May 2026.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 11 May 2026 to 17:00 on 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 1.88 miles from Portishead.

51.45--2.78

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 25 April 2026 to 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.18 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.71

Location: northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 25 April 2026 to 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.76 miles from Portishead.

51.48--2.72