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Current traffic around Swansea Canal

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

J37 PYLE TO J42 EARLSWOOD

Description: M4Both directionsJ37 (Porthcawl) Pyle to J42 (Swansea) EarlswoodCyclic maintenance1 lane closed on M4Entry/Exit slip roads closedDiversions in place25/01/26-01/04/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 25/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 01/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 14.7 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

TYCROES

Description: A483Both directionsTycroes09/03/26-17/03/26 0900-1500Resurfacing work10mph convoySlow moving vehiclesDelay: s, Start time: 09/03/2026 9:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 15:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 9:00
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

TYCROES

Description: A483Both directionsTycroes09/03/26-17/03/26 1900-2300Resurfacing work10mph convoySlow moving vehiclesDelay: s, Start time: 09/03/2026 19:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 23:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 19:00
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J41 PENTYLA/BAGLAN TO J42 EARLSWOOD

Description: M4EastboundJ41 (Port Talbot) Pentyla/Baglan to J42 (Swansea) Earlswood16/03/26-24/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , Expected end time: 24/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 17:04
Nearest town: 12.16 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 16:42

CEFN COED TO DOWLAIS TOP

Description: A465EastboundCefn Coed to Dowlais TopIncidentIncidentClosedDelay: s possible :, Start time: 10/03/2026 16:06 , Expected end time: 10/03/2026 17:06, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/03/2026 16:06
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 16:18

ABERDULAIS TO NEATH

Description: A465WestboundAberdulais to NeathRoadworksRoad closedDiversions in place11/03/26-13/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 13/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:00
Nearest town: 8.68 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

LLANDOVERY

Description: A483Both directionsLlandoveryResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place07/03/26-22/03/26 0800-1700 :, Start time: 07/03/2026 8:00 , End Date: 22/03/2026 17:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 07/03/2026 8:00
Nearest town: 14.37 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J36 SARN

Description: M4EastboundJ36 (Bridgend) SarnCyclic maintenanceOnslip closedDiversions in place02/03/26-21/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 02/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 21/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 02/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J37 PYLE TO J38 MARGAM

Description: M4WestboundJ37 (Porthcawl) Pyle to J38 (Port Talbot) MargamResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place08/03/26-14/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 08/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 17.82 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

LLANDOVERY

Description: A483Both directionsLlandoveryResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place14/03/26-15/03/26 0800-1700 :, Start time: 14/03/2026 8:00 , End Date: 15/03/2026 17:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 14:48
Nearest town: 14.37 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

RHYMNEY

Description: A465EastboundRhymneyResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place09/03/26-13/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 09/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 13/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 19.06 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

ABERCYNON TO PENTREBACH

Description: A470NorthboundAbercynon to PentrebachResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place12/03/26-14/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 12/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:06
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

CEFN COED TO MERTHYR TYDFIL

Description: A470NorthboundCefn coed to Merthyr TydfilRoadworksRoad closedDiversions in place10/03/26-11/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 10/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 11/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:07
Nearest town: 14.98 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

LLANDOVERY TO CYNGHORDY

Description: A483Both directionsLlandovery to CynghordyRoadworksRoad closedDiversions in place14/03/26-15/03/26 0700-1900 :, Start time: 14/03/2026 7:00 , End Date: 15/03/2026 19:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:10
Nearest town: 15.73 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J35 PENCOED TO J37 PYLE

Description: M4WestboundJ35 (Pen-coed) Pencoed to J37 (Porthcawl) PyleRoadworksRoad closedDiversions in place11/03/26-12/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 12/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:18
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J36 SARN

Description: M4EastboundJ36 (Bridgend) SarnRoadworksEntry slip road closedDiversions in place02/03/26-21/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 02/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 21/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:20
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J36 SARN

Description: M4WestboundJ36 (Bridgend) SarnResurfacing workEntry slip road closedDiversions in place11/03/26-12/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 12/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:21
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J37 PYLE TO J36 SARN

Description: M4EastboundJ37 (Porthcawl) Pyle to J36 (Bridgend) SarnResurfacing workRoad closedDiversions in place11/03/26-12/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 12/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:22
Nearest town: 18.94 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J38 MARGAM TO J37 PYLE

Description: M4EastboundJ38 (Port Talbot) Margam to J37 (Porthcawl) PyleRoadworksRoad closedDiversions in place08/03/26-14/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 08/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 17.82 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J40 TAIBACH

Description: M4EastboundJ40 (Port Talbot) TaibachRoadworksExit slip road closedDiversions in place02/03/26-21/03/26 0600 :, Start time: 02/03/2026 6:00 , End Date: 21/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:26
Nearest town: 13.72 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

J42 EARLSWOOD

Description: M4EastboundJ42 (Swansea) EarlswoodRoadworksEntry slip road closedDiversions in place12/03/26-14/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 12/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:27
Nearest town: 11.51 miles from Swansea Canal. CLEARED @ 14:54

There are no current incidents in this location.

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Description: M4 : Both directions : J37 (Porthcawl) Pyle to J42 (Swansea) Earlswood : Cyclic maintenance : 1 lane closed on M4 : Entry/Exit slip roads closed : Diversions in place : 25/01/26-01/04/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 25/01/2026 20:00 , End Date: 01/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 25/01/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 14.7 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.58--3.76

Description: A483 : Both directions : Tycroes : 09/03/26-17/03/26 0900-1500 : Resurfacing work : 10mph convoy : Slow moving vehicles : Delays, Start time: 09/03/2026 9:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 15:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 9:00
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.78--4.02

Description: A483 : Both directions : Tycroes : 09/03/26-17/03/26 1900-2300 : Resurfacing work : 10mph convoy : Slow moving vehicles : Delays, Start time: 09/03/2026 19:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 23:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 19:00
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.78--4.02

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J41 (Port Talbot) Pentyla/Baglan to J42 (Swansea) Earlswood : 16/03/26-24/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , Expected end time: 24/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 17:04
Nearest town: 12.16 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.62--3.82

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Cefn Coed to Dowlais Top : Incident : Incident : Closed : Delays possible :, Start time: 10/03/2026 16:06 , Expected end time: 10/03/2026 17:06, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/03/2026 16:06
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.77--3.38

Description: A465 : Westbound : Aberdulais to Neath : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 11/03/26-13/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 13/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:00
Nearest town: 8.68 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.67--3.8

Description: A483 : Both directions : Llandovery : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 07/03/26-22/03/26 0800-1700 :, Start time: 07/03/2026 8:00 , End Date: 22/03/2026 17:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 07/03/2026 8:00
Nearest town: 14.37 miles from Swansea Canal.

52--3.8

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J36 (Bridgend) Sarn : Cyclic maintenance : Onslip closed : Diversions in place : 02/03/26-21/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 02/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 21/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 02/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.53--3.58

Description: M4 : Westbound : J37 (Porthcawl) Pyle to J38 (Port Talbot) Margam : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 08/03/26-14/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 08/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 17.82 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.53--3.73

Description: A483 : Both directions : Llandovery : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 14/03/26-15/03/26 0800-1700 :, Start time: 14/03/2026 8:00 , End Date: 15/03/2026 17:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 14:48
Nearest town: 14.37 miles from Swansea Canal.

52--3.8

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Rhymney : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 09/03/26-13/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 09/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 13/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 19.06 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.78--3.3

Description: A470 : Northbound : Abercynon to Pentrebach : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 12/03/26-14/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 12/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:06
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.68--3.34

Description: A470 : Northbound : Cefn coed to Merthyr Tydfil : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 10/03/26-11/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 10/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 11/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:07
Nearest town: 14.98 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.76--3.4

Description: A483 : Both directions : Llandovery to Cynghordy : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 14/03/26-15/03/26 0700-1900 :, Start time: 14/03/2026 7:00 , End Date: 15/03/2026 19:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:10
Nearest town: 15.73 miles from Swansea Canal.

52.02--3.76

Description: M4 : Westbound : J35 (Pen-coed) Pencoed to J37 (Porthcawl) Pyle : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 11/03/26-12/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 12/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:18
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.53--3.59

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J36 (Bridgend) Sarn : Roadworks : Entry slip road closed : Diversions in place : 02/03/26-21/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 02/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 21/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:20
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.53--3.58

Description: M4 : Westbound : J36 (Bridgend) Sarn : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Diversions in place : 11/03/26-12/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 12/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:21
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.53--3.58

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J37 (Porthcawl) Pyle to J36 (Bridgend) Sarn : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 11/03/26-12/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 11/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 12/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:22
Nearest town: 18.94 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.53--3.63

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J38 (Port Talbot) Margam to J37 (Porthcawl) Pyle : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 08/03/26-14/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 08/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 17.82 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.53--3.73

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J40 (Port Talbot) Taibach : Roadworks : Exit slip road closed : Diversions in place : 02/03/26-21/03/26 0600 :, Start time: 02/03/2026 6:00 , End Date: 21/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:26
Nearest town: 13.72 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.59--3.77

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J42 (Swansea) Earlswood : Roadworks : Entry slip road closed : Diversions in place : 12/03/26-14/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 12/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 14/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 06/03/2026 12:27
Nearest town: 11.51 miles from Swansea Canal.

51.63--3.84

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