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Current traffic around Southtown

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

CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 6.84 miles from Southtown. CLEARED @ 14:43


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound between the M5 and the junction with the A375 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 23 Jan 2026 to 02:30 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.59 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A37 and the junction with the A359 North.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.24 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 westbound between the A371 and the junction with the A37 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.94 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A358 and the junction with the A375 .
Reason: Roadside Equipment Maintenance.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 15:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 12.24 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the A375 and the junction with the A358 .
Reason: Roadside Equipment Maintenance.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 15:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.56 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the A375 and the junction with the A3066 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.48 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A375 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.9 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 18:00 on 27 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 8.8 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 30 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 30 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 12.47 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A30 and the A358 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 1.1 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 1.07 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.09 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .
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 26 Jan 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.55 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 10.19 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.19 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 8.08 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J26 (Wellington) .
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 26 Jan 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.08 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.95 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A3052 and the A3066 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 16.08 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A3066 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 14.24 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A3052 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.05 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A3052 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.3 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A3052 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A3066 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 14.94 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.05 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A3066 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 16 Feb 2026 to 15:00 on 16 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 16 Mar 2026 to 15:00 on 16 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 16 Apr 2026 to 15:00 on 16 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 14.23 miles from Southtown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 16 Feb 2026 to 15:00 on 16 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 16 Mar 2026 to 15:00 on 16 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 16 Apr 2026 to 15:00 on 16 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 14.47 miles from Southtown.

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Location: southbound exit slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 6.84 miles from Southtown.

51.02--3.06

Location: eastbound between the M5 and the junction with the A375 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 23 January 2026 to 02:30 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.59 miles from Southtown.

50.77--3.3

Location: eastbound between the A37 and the junction with the A359 North.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.24 miles from Southtown.

51.02--2.62

Location: westbound between the A371 and the junction with the A37 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.94 miles from Southtown.

51.04--2.56

Location: westbound between the A358 and the junction with the A375 .

Due to: Roadside Equipment Maintenance.



Period : expect disruption until 15:00 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 12.24 miles from Southtown.

50.79--3.13

Location: eastbound between the A375 and the junction with the A358 .

Due to: Roadside Equipment Maintenance.



Period : expect disruption until 15:00 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Southtown.

50.8--3.13

Location: westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.56 miles from Southtown.

50.72--2.76

Location: eastbound between the A375 and the junction with the A3066 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.48 miles from Southtown.

50.78--3.02

Location: westbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A375 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.9 miles from Southtown.

50.74--2.91

Location: northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 18:00 on 27 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Southtown.

50.93--3.32

Location: southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 8.8 miles from Southtown.

50.97--3.16

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 30 January 2026 to 15:30 on 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from Southtown.

50.8--3.14

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 30 January 2026 to 15:30 on 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 12.47 miles from Southtown.

50.8--3.14

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A30 and the A358 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 04:00 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 1.1 miles from Southtown.

50.92--2.96

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 04:00 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 1.07 miles from Southtown.

50.93--2.95

Location: southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 04:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.09 miles from Southtown.

51.05--3.03

Location: northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .

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 26 January 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.55 miles from Southtown.

50.96--3.23

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 10.19 miles from Southtown.

50.97--3.2

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.19 miles from Southtown.

50.97--3.2

Location: southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 8.08 miles from Southtown.

50.98--3.14

Location: southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J26 (Wellington) .

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 26 January 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.08 miles from Southtown.

50.98--3.14

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.95 miles from Southtown.

50.97--3.19

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A3052 and the A3066 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 16.08 miles from Southtown.

50.73--2.8

Location: eastbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A3066 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 14.24 miles from Southtown.

50.74--2.88

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A3052 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.05 miles from Southtown.

50.74--2.84

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A3052 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.3 miles from Southtown.

50.74--2.83

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A3052 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Southtown.

50.73--2.79

Location: westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Southtown.

50.73--2.83

Location: westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Southtown.

50.73--2.79

Location: eastbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A3066 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 14.94 miles from Southtown.

50.74--2.84

Location: westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:30 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.05 miles from Southtown.

50.74--2.84

Location: eastbound between the A3052 and the junction with the A3066 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 16 February 2026 to 15:00 on 16 February 2026.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 16 March 2026 to 15:00 on 16 March 2026.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 16 April 2026 to 15:00 on 16 April 2026.
Nearest town: 14.23 miles from Southtown.

50.74--2.88

Location: westbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A3052 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 16 February 2026 to 15:00 on 16 February 2026.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 16 March 2026 to 15:00 on 16 March 2026.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 16 April 2026 to 15:00 on 16 April 2026.
Nearest town: 14.47 miles from Southtown.

50.74--2.85