Traffic Rhyd y meirch

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Current traffic around Rhyd y meirch

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

J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ26 (Newport) MalpasOffslip closed28/01/26-29/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 29/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 8:01
Nearest town: 10.95 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
J26 MALPAS TO J24 COLDRA
Description: M4EastboundJ26 (Newport) Malpas to J24 (Newport) ColdraRoad closed28/01/26-29/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 29/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 8:02
Nearest town: 11.2 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
PRINCE OF WALES BRIDGE TO J23 ROGIET
Description: M4WestboundPrince of Wales Bridge to J23 (Chepstow) Rogiet28/01/26-30/01/26 2100-0600Road closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 28/01/2026 21:00 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:51
Nearest town: 15.7 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
J24 COLDRA TO J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) MalpasRoad closed25/01/26-28/01/26 2000-0600Diversions in place :, Start time: 25/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:52
Nearest town: 11.2 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
J24 COLDRA
Description: M4EastboundJ24 (Newport) ColdraOnslip closed26/01/26-28/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:53
Nearest town: 11.32 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
GLYNTAFF
Description: A470SouthboundGlyntaffOnslip closed25/01/26-26/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 25/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 26/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:40
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:54
CEFN COED
Description: A465WestboundCefn Coed28/01/26-29/01/26 2000-0600Road closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 28/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 29/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:27
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42
CEFN COED
Description: A465EastboundCefn Coed29/01/26-30/01/26 2000-0600Road closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 29/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:28
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42
DOWLAIS TOP
Description: A465EastboundDowlais Top26/01/26-27/01/26 2000-0600Road closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 26/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 27/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:29
Nearest town: 14.44 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42
DOWLAIS TOP
Description: A465WestboundDowlais Top27/01/26-28/01/26 2000-0600Road closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 27/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:30
Nearest town: 14.44 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42
EBBW VALE TO BRYNMAWR
Description: A465EastboundEbbw Vale to Brynmawr29/01/26-31/01/26 2000-0600Road closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 29/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 31/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:33
Nearest town: 7.73 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42
BRYNMAWR
Description: A465EastboundBrynmawrOffslip closedDiversions in place26/01/26-27/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 27/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:34
Nearest town: 7.73 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42
TAFF'S WELL
Description: A470SouthboundTaffs WellOffslip closed28/01/26-30/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:36
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42
NANTGARW
Description: A470SouthboundNantgarwOnslip closed27/01/26-28/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:37
Nearest town: 17.74 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42
UPPER BOAT
Description: A470NorthboundUpper BoatOffslip closed26/01/26-27/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 27/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:38
Nearest town: 17.59 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 07:42


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the A4137 and the junction with the A466 .
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 18.41 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 06:46
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the A466 and the junction with the A4137 .
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 19.54 miles from Rhyd y meirch. CLEARED @ 06:46
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A4137 and the A40 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 07:00 on 17 Dec 2026.
Nearest town: 19.68 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A40 and the A4137 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 07:00 on 17 Dec 2026.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A40 westbound between the A49 and the junction with the A466 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.17 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A40 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 16:03 on 17 Nov 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.17 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
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: 19.62 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
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 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.14 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
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: 19.59 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
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: 19.86 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
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: 19.85 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
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 26 Jan 2026 to 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.92 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the A4137 and the junction with the A40 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 6 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 20 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 18.33 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
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 25 Jan 2026 to 01:00 on 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.4 miles from Rhyd y meirch.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 25 Jan 2026 to 01:00 on 26 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 19.46 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

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Description: M4 : Westbound : J26 (Newport) Malpas : Offslip closed : 28/01/26-29/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 29/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 8:01
Nearest town: 10.95 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.6--3.01

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J26 (Newport) Malpas to J24 (Newport) Coldra : Road closed : 28/01/26-29/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 29/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 8:02
Nearest town: 11.2 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.6--2.96

Description: M4 : Westbound : Prince of Wales Bridge to J23 (Chepstow) Rogiet : 28/01/26-30/01/26 2100-0600 : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 28/01/2026 21:00 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:51
Nearest town: 15.7 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.58--2.77

Description: M4 : Westbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) Malpas : Road closed : 25/01/26-28/01/26 2000-0600 : Diversions in place :, Start time: 25/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:52
Nearest town: 11.2 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.6--2.96

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra : Onslip closed : 26/01/26-28/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:53
Nearest town: 11.32 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.6--2.92

Description: A470 : Southbound : Glyntaff : Onslip closed : 25/01/26-26/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 25/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 26/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:40
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.54--3.26

Description: A465 : Westbound : Cefn Coed : 28/01/26-29/01/26 2000-0600 : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 28/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 29/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:27
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.76--3.41

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Cefn Coed : 29/01/26-30/01/26 2000-0600 : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 29/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:28
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.76--3.41

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Dowlais Top : 26/01/26-27/01/26 2000-0600 : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 26/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 27/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:29
Nearest town: 14.44 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.77--3.34

Description: A465 : Westbound : Dowlais Top : 27/01/26-28/01/26 2000-0600 : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 27/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:30
Nearest town: 14.44 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.77--3.34

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Ebbw Vale to Brynmawr : 29/01/26-31/01/26 2000-0600 : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 29/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 31/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:33
Nearest town: 7.73 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.8--3.17

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Brynmawr : Offslip closed : Diversions in place : 26/01/26-27/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 27/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:34
Nearest town: 7.73 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.8--3.17

Description: A470 : Southbound : Taffs Well : Offslip closed : 28/01/26-30/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 28/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 30/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:36
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.54--3.26

Description: A470 : Southbound : Nantgarw : Onslip closed : 27/01/26-28/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 28/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:37
Nearest town: 17.74 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.56--3.27

Description: A470 : Northbound : Upper Boat : Offslip closed : 26/01/26-27/01/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 26/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 27/01/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 24/01/2026 7:38
Nearest town: 17.59 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.58--3.29

Location: northbound between the A4137 and the junction with the A466 .

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 18.41 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.94--2.69

Location: southbound between the A466 and the junction with the A4137 .

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 19.54 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.99--2.73

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A4137 and the A40 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 07:00 on 17 December 2026.
Nearest town: 19.68 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.92--2.62

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A40 and the A4137 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 07:00 on 17 December 2026.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.92--2.62

Location: westbound between the A49 and the junction with the A466 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



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

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.17 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.86--2.64

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 16:03 on 17 November 2025 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.17 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.86--2.64

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: 19.62 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.57--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 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.14 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.62--2.67

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: 19.59 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

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: 19.86 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

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: 19.85 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.6--2.61

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 26 January 2026 to 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.92 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.56--2.66

Location: southbound between the A4137 and the junction with the A40 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 2 February 2026 to 6 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 9 February 2026 to 13 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 16 February 2026 to 20 February 2026.
Nearest town: 18.33 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.93--2.67

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 25 January 2026 to 01:00 on 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.4 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.57--2.66

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 January 2026 to 01:00 on 26 January 2026.
Nearest town: 19.46 miles from Rhyd y meirch.

51.57--2.66