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Current traffic around West Newton

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

FLOODING
Location: The A303 westbound between the A358 and the junction with the A30 .
Reason: Flooding.
Status: Currently Active.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.48 miles from West Newton. CLEARED @ 18:35
FLOODING
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A30 and the junction with the A358 .
Reason: Flooding.
Status: Currently Active.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.35 miles from West Newton. CLEARED @ 18:35


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

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 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 8.13 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:06 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 9.37 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 23:59 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 7.42 miles from West Newton.
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: 15.21 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J26 (Wellington) and J27 (Barnstaple) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.17 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 6 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.9 miles from West Newton.
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 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 11 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 11.09 miles from West Newton.
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: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.09 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.05 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 04:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.75 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 3 Feb 2026 to 4 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 2.84 miles from West Newton.
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.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.63 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 3 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 3.2 miles from West Newton.
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: 2.48 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 31 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 19.54 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 31 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 19.53 miles from West Newton.
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: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.56 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 30 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 18.62 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 30 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 18.62 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A30 and the A358 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 9.55 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 9.44 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.36 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.1 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.37 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J26 (Wellington) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.42 miles from West Newton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.13 miles from West Newton.

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Location: westbound between the A358 and the junction with the A30 .

Due to: Flooding.



Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.48 miles from West Newton.

50.93--2.96

Location: eastbound between the A30 and the junction with the A358 .

Due to: Flooding.



Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.35 miles from West Newton.

50.87--3.1

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 8.13 miles from West Newton.

50.97--3.16

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:06 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 9.37 miles from West Newton.

50.97--3.2

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 23:59 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 7.42 miles from West Newton.

50.98--3.14

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: 15.21 miles from West Newton.

50.93--3.32

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from West Newton.

50.92--3.36

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.17 miles from West Newton.

50.93--3.34

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from West Newton.

50.92--3.36

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 6 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.9 miles from West Newton.

50.97--3.19

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 11 February 2026.
Nearest town: 11.09 miles from West Newton.

50.96--3.23

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 11 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.09 miles from West Newton.

50.96--3.23

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 11 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.05 miles from West Newton.

50.97--3.19

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 04:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.75 miles from West Newton.

51.13--2.97

Location: southbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 3 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.
Nearest town: 2.84 miles from West Newton.

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.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.63 miles from West Newton.

51.01--3.07

Location: northbound at junction J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 2 February 2026 to 3 February 2026.
Nearest town: 3.2 miles from West Newton.

51.02--3.07

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: 2.48 miles from West Newton.

51.02--3.06

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 January 2026 to 06:00 on 1 February 2026.
Nearest town: 19.54 miles from West Newton.

50.77--3.01

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 January 2026 to 06:00 on 1 February 2026.
Nearest town: 19.53 miles from West Newton.

50.77--3.01

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from West Newton.

51.26--2.92

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from West Newton.

51.29--2.89

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.56 miles from West Newton.

51.33--2.89

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 30 January 2026 to 15:30 on 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 18.62 miles from West Newton.

50.8--3.14

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 30 January 2026 to 15:30 on 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 18.62 miles from West Newton.

50.8--3.14

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A30 and the A358 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 04:00 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 9.55 miles from West Newton.

50.92--2.96

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 04:00 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 9.44 miles from West Newton.

50.93--2.95

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.36 miles from West Newton.

51.05--3.03

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.1 miles from West Newton.

50.96--3.23

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.37 miles from West Newton.

50.97--3.2

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.42 miles from West Newton.

50.98--3.14

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.13 miles from West Newton.

50.97--3.19