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Current traffic around Watchfield

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Watchfield 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 M5 northbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 Jun 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Watchfield.
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 14:45 and 15:00 on 9 Jun 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 9 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.17 miles from Watchfield.
VEHICLE RECOVERY
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Vehicle tyre change.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 9 Jun 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 9 Jun 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Watchfield. CLEARED @ 11:42
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 12:30 and 12:45 on 9 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 14.62 miles from Watchfield. CLEARED @ 12:36


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.48 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Jun 2025 to 07:00 on 16 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.96 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Jun 2025 to 07:00 on 16 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 04:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.04 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 04:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.8 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 04:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.44 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 04:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.69 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.72 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.96 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.8 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 15:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 17.72 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 11 Jun 2025 to 17:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.86 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 0.79 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.79 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.08 miles from Watchfield.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 9 Jun 2025 to 22 Aug 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 Aug 2025 to 28 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Mar 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 Mar 2026 to 1 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.5 miles from Watchfield.

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

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 June 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Watchfield.

51.1--2.99

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:45 and 15:00 on 9 June 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 9 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.17 miles from Watchfield.

51.36--2.89

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

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

Due to: Vehicle tyre change.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 9 June 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 9 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Watchfield.

50.99--3.1

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 9 June 2025.
Nearest town: 14.62 miles from Watchfield.

51.02--3.06

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.48 miles from Watchfield.

51.34--2.89

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 June 2025 to 07:00 on 16 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.96 miles from Watchfield.

50.97--3.19

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 June 2025 to 07:00 on 16 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Watchfield.

50.97--3.19

Location: southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J23 (Highbridge) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 June 2025 to 04:00 on 12 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.04 miles from Watchfield.

51.25--2.93

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 June 2025 to 04:00 on 12 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.8 miles from Watchfield.

51.24--2.94

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 June 2025 to 04:00 on 11 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.44 miles from Watchfield.

51.01--3.07

Location: southbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 June 2025 to 04:00 on 11 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.69 miles from Watchfield.

51.02--3.06

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.72 miles from Watchfield.

51.02--3.06

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.96 miles from Watchfield.

51.03--3.05

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.8 miles from Watchfield.

51.02--3.06

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 11 June 2025 to 15:00 on 11 June 2025.
Nearest town: 17.72 miles from Watchfield.

51.45--2.78

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 11 June 2025 to 17:00 on 11 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.86 miles from Watchfield.

51.17--2.98

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 June 2025 to 06:00 on 11 June 2025.
Nearest town: 0.79 miles from Watchfield.

51.23--2.95

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.79 miles from Watchfield.

51.23--2.95

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.08 miles from Watchfield.

51.23--2.95

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 9 June 2025 to 22 August 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 August 2025 to 28 March 2026.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 March 2026 to 1 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.5 miles from Watchfield.

51.43--2.84