Live road closures & traffic incidents
Stuck in traffic? Check whether the road you are on is closed right now. Live accident and emergency closures from National Highways and Traffic Wales are listed first, followed by roadworks in force and closures starting in the next 48 hours.
Live incidents
4
Accidents and emergency closures right now
Active roadworks
40
Works and lane closures currently in force
Starting soon
257
Closures planned in the next 48 hours
Cleared today
459
Closures resolved in the past 24 hours
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301 live and upcoming closures
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Live incident closures
A470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 05/08/2026 7:07 , Expected end time: 05/08/2026 10:07, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/08/2026 7:07
A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further notice
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further notice, Start time: 04/08/2026 21:02 , Expected end time: 05/08/2026 21:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/08/2026 21:02
A40 : Both directions : Cefn Brynich to Bwlch : Incident : Accident : Closed : Local diversions in place
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A40 : Both directions : Cefn Brynich to Bwlch : Incident : Accident : Closed : Local diversions in place, Start time: 05/08/2026 5:13 , Expected end time: 05/08/2026 11:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/08/2026 5:13
A5 : Both directions : Menai Bridge : 08/08/26 1000-1400 : Bridge : Event : Closed :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A5 : Both directions : Menai Bridge : 08/08/26 1000-1400 : Bridge : Event : Closed :, Start time: 08/08/2026 10:00 , Expected end time: 08/08/2026 14:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/08/2026 10:38
Roadworks in force now
M5 Northbound Jct 30 to 29 hardshoulder closure 255/5b - 254/6b
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 9 hours 44 minutes
M5 Northbound Jct 30 to 29 hardshoulder closure 255/5b - 254/6b
M40 Southbound Jct 14 to Jct 13 hardshoulder closure.
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 days 16 hours
M40 Southbound Jct 14 to Jct 13 hardshoulder closure.
M6 Southbound Jct 42 to 41 Lane 3 closure (Mp 478/6 - 475/5)
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 15 hours 44 minutes
M6 Southbound Jct 42 to 41 Lane 3 closure (Mp 478/6 - 475/5)
M40 Southbound, Jct 9 to Jct 8a, hard shoulder closure.
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 day 16 hours
M40 Southbound, Jct 9 to Jct 8a, hard shoulder closure.
M6 - M42 link road hardshoulder closure northbound
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 month 1 day
M6 - M42 link road hardshoulder closure northbound
M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 lane closure and speed restriction 198/5-194/7
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 days 19 hours
M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 lane closure and speed restriction 198/5-194/7
M40 southbound, Jct 7 to Jct 6, hard shoulder closure
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 16 hours 43 minutes
M40 southbound, Jct 7 to Jct 6, hard shoulder closure
M2 Jct 6 Exit slip road closure
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 weeks 2 days
M2 Jct 6 Exit slip road closure
Contra flow westbound with eastbound closed from Horseshoe Drive
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 4 months 4 weeks
contra flow westbound with eastbound closed from Horseshoe Drive
A500 both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 5 months 1 week
A500 both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure
A56 Southbound Bent Gate exit slip road closure
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 3 weeks 4 days
A56 Southbound Bent Gate exit slip road closure
Bus lane closure eastbound
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 days 10 hours
Bus lane closure eastbound
M6 Northbound Jct 39 entry slip road Lane 1 closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 4 years 4 months
M6 Northbound Jct 39 entry slip road Lane 1 closure
A66 Eastbound Flusco to Stainton Layby closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 4 years 4 months
A66 Eastbound Flusco to Stainton Layby closure
M56 Eastbound hard shoulder closure (MP 55/0 to 54/6)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 16 hours 45 minutes
M56 Eastbound hard shoulder closure (MP 55/0 to 54/6)
A36 both directions Windsor Street to St Paul's roundabout temporary pedestrian crossing
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 week 5 days
A36 both directions Windsor Street to St Paul's roundabout temporary pedestrian crossing
A38 southbound Hilliard's Cross entry slip road closure
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 8 months 3 weeks
A38 southbound Hilliard's Cross entry slip road closure
A35 Miles Cross Narrow Lanes for rdabt construction
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 5 months 3 weeks
A35 Miles Cross Narrow Lanes for rdabt construction
Lane 1 closure southbound (Including lay by and speed restriction)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 week 3 days
Lane 1 closure southbound (Including lay by and speed restriction)
7.5t weight restriction
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 7 months 3 weeks
7.5t weight restriction
M66 Mobile hardshoulder closure North & Southbound
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 7 months 3 weeks
M66 Mobile hardshoulder closure North & Southbound
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