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Current traffic around Risca

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

NORTHBOUND
Description: A470Now clearNorthboundNantgarw, Start time: 15/05/2025 17:44 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 17:49, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 17:44
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Risca.
NORTHBOUND
Description: A470Now clearNorthboundCoryton to Nantgarw, Start time: 15/05/2025 17:44 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 17:49, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 17:44
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Risca.
J32 CORYTON
Description: M4EastboundJ32 (Cardiff) CorytonoffslipCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 17:23 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 19:23, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 17:23
Nearest town: 8.28 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 17:30
CORYTON TO NANTGARW
Description: A470NorthboundCoryton to NantgarwCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 17:24 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 19:24, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 17:24
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 17:30
A48 INTERCHANGE TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN
Description: A4232NorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 15:19 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 17:19, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 15:19
Nearest town: 11.36 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 15:30
NANTGARW
Description: A470NorthboundNantgarwCongestionoffslipDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 15:20 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 18:19, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 15:20
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 15:30
J23A MAGOR TO J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ23A (Magor) Magor to J26 (Newport) MalpasCongestion :, Start time: 15/05/2025 14:57 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 18:57, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 14:57
Nearest town: 7.37 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 15:06
A48 INTERCHANGE TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN
Description: A4232NorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 14:31 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 19:31, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 14:31
Nearest town: 11.36 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 14:42
TUA'R GOGLEDD
Disgrifiad: A4232Wedi clirioTuar GogleddCyfnewidfa A48 i M4 C33 Llanilltern, Amser y digwyddiad: 15/05/2025 18:35 , Amser gorffen a ragwelir: 15/05/2025 18:40, Difrifoldeb: Cymedrol, Ffynhonnell: Llywodraeth Cymru, Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf: 15/05/2025 18:35
Nearest town: 11.36 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 18:42
CEFN COED TO DOWLAIS TOP
Description: A465Both directionsCefn Coed to Dowlais TopImprovement workRoad closedDiversions in place15/05/25-17/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 17/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/05/2025 17:33
Nearest town: 16.36 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 18:18
RAGLAN TO ABERGAVENNY HARDWICK R/BOUT
Description: A40Both directionsRaglan to Abergavenny Hardwick R/boutResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place15/05/25-20/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 20/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/05/2025 16:48
Nearest town: 14.17 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 17:30
CONGESTION
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 15 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.48 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 17:42
CONGESTION
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 15 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.02 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 13:39
CONGESTION
Location: The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 15 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.9 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 13:39


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

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 14 May 2025 to 16 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.53 miles from Risca.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 14:21 on 28 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 31 May 2025.
Nearest town: 15.34 miles from Risca.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 May 2025.
Nearest town: 18.79 miles from Risca.
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 19 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.97 miles from Risca.
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 19 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Risca.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .
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 21 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.65 miles from Risca.
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: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Risca.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
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 21 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.47 miles from Risca.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
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 19 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.97 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 16:30
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
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 19 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Risca. CLEARED @ 16:30
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 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.01 miles from Risca.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
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 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.33 miles from Risca.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 May 2025 to 06:00 on 17 May 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 May 2025 to 06:00 on 20 May 2025.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Risca.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 May 2025 to 06:00 on 17 May 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 May 2025 to 06:00 on 20 May 2025.
Nearest town: 18.67 miles from Risca.
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 15 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 27 May 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.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.29 miles from Risca.

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Description: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Nantgarw, Start time: 15/05/2025 17:44 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 17:49, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 17:44
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Risca.

51.56--3.27

Description: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw, Start time: 15/05/2025 17:44 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 17:49, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 17:44
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Risca.

51.54--3.26

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J32 (Cardiff) Coryton : offslip : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 17:23 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 19:23, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 17:23
Nearest town: 8.28 miles from Risca.

51.53--3.25

Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 17:24 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 19:24, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 17:24
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Risca.

51.54--3.26

Description: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 15:19 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 17:19, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 15:19
Nearest town: 11.36 miles from Risca.

51.49--3.29

Description: A470 : Northbound : Nantgarw : Congestion : offslip : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 15:20 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 18:19, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 15:20
Nearest town: 7.89 miles from Risca.

51.56--3.27

Description: M4 : Westbound : J23A (Magor) Magor to J26 (Newport) Malpas : Congestion :, Start time: 15/05/2025 14:57 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 18:57, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 14:57
Nearest town: 7.37 miles from Risca.

51.6--2.93

Description: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/05/2025 14:31 , Expected end time: 15/05/2025 19:31, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 14:31
Nearest town: 11.36 miles from Risca.

51.49--3.29

Disgrifiad: A4232 : Wedi clirio : Tuar Gogledd : Cyfnewidfa A48 i M4 C33 Llanilltern, Amser y digwyddiad: 15/05/2025 18:35 , Amser gorffen a ragwelir: 15/05/2025 18:40, Difrifoldeb: Cymedrol, Ffynhonnell: Llywodraeth Cymru, Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf: 15/05/2025 18:35
Nearest town: 11.36 miles from Risca.

51.49--3.29

Description: A465 : Both directions : Cefn Coed to Dowlais Top : Improvement work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 15/05/25-17/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 17/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/05/2025 17:33
Nearest town: 16.36 miles from Risca.

51.77--3.38

Description: A40 : Both directions : Raglan to Abergavenny Hardwick R/bout : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 15/05/25-20/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 15/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 20/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/05/2025 16:48
Nearest town: 14.17 miles from Risca.

51.78--2.94

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 15 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.48 miles from Risca.

51.56--2.65

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 15 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.02 miles from Risca.

51.57--2.66

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 15 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.9 miles from Risca.

51.57--2.66

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 14 May 2025 to 16 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.53 miles from Risca.

51.62--2.67

Location: eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 14:21 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 31 May 2025.
Nearest town: 15.34 miles from Risca.

51.58--2.74

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 May 2025.
Nearest town: 18.79 miles from Risca.

51.57--2.66

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 19 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.97 miles from Risca.

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 19 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Risca.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .

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 21 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.65 miles from Risca.

51.5--2.67

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

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 21 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Risca.

51.48--2.71

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

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 21 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.47 miles from Risca.

51.5--2.68

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

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 19 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.97 miles from Risca.

51.48--2.71

Location: northbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

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 19 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Risca.

51.48--2.71

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 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.01 miles from Risca.

51.57--2.66

Location: eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

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 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.33 miles from Risca.

51.58--2.74

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 May 2025 to 06:00 on 17 May 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 May 2025 to 06:00 on 20 May 2025.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Risca.

51.38--2.88

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 May 2025 to 06:00 on 17 May 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 May 2025 to 06:00 on 20 May 2025.
Nearest town: 18.67 miles from Risca.

51.37--2.89

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 15 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 27 May 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.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.29 miles from Risca.

51.43--2.84