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Current traffic around Watchet

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

ACCIDENT
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 14 Feb 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 14 Feb 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.63 miles from Watchet. CLEARED @ 21:55


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 18:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 15.69 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 18:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 15.61 miles from Watchet.
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 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.89 miles from Watchet.
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: 16.87 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 20 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.01 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 18.01 miles from Watchet.
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: From 20:00 on 20 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.06 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.65 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J27 (Barnstaple) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Feb 2026 to 04:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.03 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Feb 2026 to 04:00 on 20 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 20 Feb 2026 to 04:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.3 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.63 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.19 miles from Watchet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 17 Feb 2026 to 15:00 on 17 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 15.33 miles from Watchet.
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 16 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.07 miles from Watchet.

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

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

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 14 February 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 14 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.63 miles from Watchet.

51.08--3.01

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 18:00 on 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.69 miles from Watchet.

51.11--2.99

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 18:00 on 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.61 miles from Watchet.

51.1--2.99

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.89 miles from Watchet.

50.97--3.16

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: 16.87 miles from Watchet.

50.93--3.32

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 February 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.01 miles from Watchet.

50.92--3.36

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 February 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.
Nearest town: 18.01 miles from Watchet.

50.92--3.36

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 : From 20:00 on 20 February 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.06 miles from Watchet.

50.92--3.36

Location: southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 February 2026 to 06:00 on 20 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.65 miles from Watchet.

51.24--2.94

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 February 2026 to 06:00 on 20 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16 miles from Watchet.

50.95--3.27

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 February 2026 to 04:00 on 21 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.03 miles from Watchet.

51.02--3.06

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 February 2026 to 04:00 on 20 February 2026.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 20 February 2026 to 04:00 on 21 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.3 miles from Watchet.

51.01--3.07

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 February 2026 to 06:00 on 19 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.63 miles from Watchet.

51.26--2.92

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 February 2026 to 06:00 on 19 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.19 miles from Watchet.

51.17--2.98

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 17 February 2026 to 15:00 on 17 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.33 miles from Watchet.

51.18--2.98

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 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.07 miles from Watchet.

51.02--3.06