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Current traffic around Washford

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Washford 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 at junction J23 (Highbridge) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 25 Nov 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.06 miles from Washford. CLEARED @ 13:30


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 25 Nov 2025 to 04:00 on 26 Nov 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.02 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 25 Nov 2025 to 06:00 on 27 Nov 2025.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Washford.
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: 15.76 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.06 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.68 miles from Washford.
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: 15.76 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 2 Dec 2025 to 15:00 on 2 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 17.22 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 Nov 2025 to 29 Nov 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.33 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Dec 2025 to 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Dec 2025 to 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at Taunton Deane Services.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Dec 2025 to 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.94 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Dec 2025 to 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at Taunton Deane Services.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Dec 2025 to 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Dec 2025 to 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Dec 2025 to 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .
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 1 Dec 2025 to 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.98 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J28 (Cullompton) .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:30 on 1 Dec 2025 to 16:30 on 1 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.17 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Nov 2025 to 06:00 on 29 Nov 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Nov 2025 to 06:00 on 29 Nov 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 07:30 and 16:30 from 27 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J25 (Taunton) .
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 25 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.08 miles from Washford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.99 miles from Washford.

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Location: southbound at junction J23 (Highbridge) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 25 November 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.06 miles from Washford.

51.17--2.98

Location: northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 November 2025 to 04:00 on 26 November 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.02 miles from Washford.

51.21--2.97

Location: southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 November 2025 to 06:00 on 27 November 2025.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Washford.

51.12--2.98

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: 15.76 miles from Washford.

50.93--3.32

Location: southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J24 (Bridgwater) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.06 miles from Washford.

51.17--2.98

Location: northbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J23 (Highbridge) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Washford.

51.14--2.97

Location: northbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.68 miles from Washford.

51.13--2.97

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.76 miles from Washford.

50.97--3.16

Location: southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J24 (Bridgwater) .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 2 December 2025 to 15:00 on 2 December 2025.
Nearest town: 17.22 miles from Washford.

51.11--2.99

Location: southbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J23 (Highbridge) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 November 2025 to 29 November 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.33 miles from Washford.

51.18--2.98

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 December 2025 to 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Washford.

50.97--3.19

Location: northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Washford.

50.9--3.37

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 December 2025 to 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Washford.

50.92--3.36

Location: northbound exit slip at Taunton Deane Services.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 December 2025 to 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.94 miles from Washford.

50.98--3.15

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 December 2025 to 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Washford.

51.02--3.07

Location: northbound entry slip at Taunton Deane Services.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 December 2025 to 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Washford.

50.98--3.15

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 December 2025 to 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Washford.

50.97--3.2

Location: northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 December 2025 to 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Washford.

50.9--3.37

Location: northbound at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .

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 1 December 2025 to 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.98 miles from Washford.

50.91--3.36

Location: southbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J28 (Cullompton) .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:30 on 1 December 2025 to 16:30 on 1 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.17 miles from Washford.

50.88--3.38

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

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 November 2025 to 06:00 on 29 November 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Washford.

51.02--3.06

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 November 2025 to 06:00 on 29 November 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Washford.

51.03--3.05

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:30 and 16:30 from 27 November 2025 to 28 November 2025.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Washford.

51--3.08

Location: southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J25 (Taunton) .

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 25 November 2025 to 27 November 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Washford.

51.12--2.98

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 November 2025 to 27 November 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.08 miles from Washford.

51.11--2.99

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 November 2025 to 27 November 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.99 miles from Washford.

51.1--2.99