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Current traffic around Swindon

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

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J16 (Swindon) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 09:30 and 09:45 on 8 Dec 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 8 Dec 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.64 miles from Swindon. CLEARED @ 09:00


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 18.99 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.99 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 (Bath) and J17 (Chippenham) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 8 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 17.53 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J16 (Swindon) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 18:00 on 31 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 7.16 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J17 (Chippenham) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 16:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.13 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J17 (Chippenham) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 16:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.35 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound exit slip at junction J17 (Chippenham) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 16:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.13 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A417 northbound between the A419 and the junction with the A436 .
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 14 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A419 northbound between the A4311 and the junction with the A417 .
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 14 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.99 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A419 southbound between the A417 and the junction with the A361 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 14 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.39 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A417 southbound.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 14 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.91 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A417 southbound between the A436 and the junction with the A429 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 14 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.21 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J14 (Hungerford) and J13 (Newbury) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.68 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J13 (Newbury) and J14 (Hungerford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.07 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J15 (Swindon) and J14 (Hungerford) .
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 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.15 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J13 (Newbury) and J14 (Hungerford) .
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 14.62 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Hungerford) .
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J16 (Swindon) and J17 (Chippenham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.46 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J16 (Swindon) and J17 (Chippenham) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.41 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J14 (Hungerford) and J13 (Newbury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.75 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound exit slip at Leigh Delamere Services.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.6 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) .
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 8 Dec 2025 to 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.18 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.99 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J16 (Swindon) and J17 (Chippenham) .
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 8 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.46 miles from Swindon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J16 (Swindon) .
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 8 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.21 miles from Swindon.

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Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J16 (Swindon) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:30 and 09:45 on 8 December 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 8 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.64 miles from Swindon.

51.55--1.85

Location: westbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 December 2025 to 06:00 on 10 December 2025.
Nearest town: 18.99 miles from Swindon.

51.51--2.21

Location: westbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 December 2025 to 06:00 on 9 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.99 miles from Swindon.

51.51--2.21

Location: eastbound between junctions J18 (Bath) and J17 (Chippenham) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 8 December 2025.
Nearest town: 17.53 miles from Swindon.

51.51--2.17

Location: eastbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J16 (Swindon) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 18:00 on 31 July 2026.
Nearest town: 7.16 miles from Swindon.

51.55--1.94

Location: westbound at junction J17 (Chippenham) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 15 December 2025 to 16:00 on 15 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.13 miles from Swindon.

51.52--2.12

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J17 (Chippenham) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 15 December 2025 to 16:00 on 15 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.35 miles from Swindon.

51.51--2.12

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J17 (Chippenham) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 15 December 2025 to 16:00 on 15 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.13 miles from Swindon.

51.51--2.12

Location: northbound between the A419 and the junction with the A436 .

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 December 2025 to 06:00 on 14 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Swindon.

51.73--1.95

Location: northbound between the A4311 and the junction with the A417 .

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 December 2025 to 06:00 on 14 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.99 miles from Swindon.

51.72--1.94

Location: southbound between the A417 and the junction with the A361 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 December 2025 to 06:00 on 14 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.39 miles from Swindon.

51.73--1.95

Location: southbound.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 December 2025 to 06:00 on 14 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.91 miles from Swindon.

51.75--2

Location: southbound between the A436 and the junction with the A429 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 December 2025 to 06:00 on 14 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.21 miles from Swindon.

51.75--2

Location: eastbound between junctions J14 (Hungerford) and J13 (Newbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.68 miles from Swindon.

51.45--1.47

Location: westbound between junctions J13 (Newbury) and J14 (Hungerford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.07 miles from Swindon.

51.45--1.41

Location: eastbound between junctions J15 (Swindon) and J14 (Hungerford) .

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 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.15 miles from Swindon.

51.48--1.56

Location: westbound between junctions J13 (Newbury) and J14 (Hungerford) .

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 December 2025 to 06:00 on 12 December 2025.
Nearest town: 14.62 miles from Swindon.

51.45--1.47

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Hungerford) .

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 December 2025 to 06:00 on 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Swindon.

51.45--1.48

Location: westbound between junctions J16 (Swindon) and J17 (Chippenham) .

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 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.46 miles from Swindon.

51.55--1.94

Location: westbound between junctions J16 (Swindon) and J17 (Chippenham) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.41 miles from Swindon.

51.55--1.87

Location: eastbound between junctions J14 (Hungerford) and J13 (Newbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.75 miles from Swindon.

51.45--1.42

Location: westbound exit slip at Leigh Delamere Services.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.6 miles from Swindon.

51.51--2.15

Location: westbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) .

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 8 December 2025 to 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.18 miles from Swindon.

51.51--2.14

Location: westbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 December 2025 to 06:00 on 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.99 miles from Swindon.

51.51--2.21

Location: westbound between junctions J16 (Swindon) and J17 (Chippenham) .

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 8 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.46 miles from Swindon.

51.55--1.94

Location: eastbound between junctions J17 (Chippenham) and J16 (Swindon) .

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 8 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.21 miles from Swindon.

51.55--1.96