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
5
Accidents and emergency closures right now
Active roadworks
40
Works and lane closures currently in force
Starting soon
248
Closures planned in the next 48 hours
Cleared today
460
Closures resolved in the past 24 hours
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293 live and upcoming closures
Live incident closures are listed first, followed by roadworks currently in force, then closures starting in the next 48 hours. Zoom the map or filter the list to focus on a specific region or corridor.
Live incident closures
M4 : Westbound : Prince of Wales Bridge to JBGT Brynglas Tunnels : Congestion : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: M4 : Westbound : Prince of Wales Bridge to JBGT Brynglas Tunnels : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 05/08/2026 18:18 , Expected end time: 05/08/2026 19:18, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/08/2026 18:18
A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw, Start time: 05/08/2026 18:20 , Expected end time: 05/08/2026 18:25, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/08/2026 18:20
A4232 : Now clear : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A4232 : Now clear : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 05/08/2026 18:18 , Expected end time: 05/08/2026 18:11, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/08/2026 18:18
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
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
Both directions mobile lane closures
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 11 hours 15 minutes
Both directions mobile lane closures
M40 Southbound Jct 14 to Jct 13 hardshoulder closure.
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 days 5 hours
M40 Southbound Jct 14 to Jct 13 hardshoulder closure.
M40 Southbound, Jct 8a exit slip road lane one closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 15 minutes 49 seconds
M40 Southbound, Jct 8a exit slip road lane one closure
A66 Eastbound Brough to Stainmore Cafe Lane 1 closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 15 minutes 49 seconds
A66 Eastbound Brough to Stainmore Cafe Lane 1 closure
Lane closure northbound including roundabout
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 hour 15 minutes
Lane closure northbound including roundabout
M6 Northbound Jct 34 to 35 Lane 3 closure (Mp 387/6 - 388/9)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 day 22 hours
M6 Northbound Jct 34 to 35 Lane 3 closure (Mp 387/6 - 388/9)
M40 Southbound, Jct 9 to Jct 8a, hard shoulder closure.
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 day 5 hours
M40 Southbound, Jct 9 to Jct 8a, hard shoulder closure.
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 8 hours
M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 lane closure and speed restriction 198/5-194/7
M18 southbound Jct 7 to Jct 6 Hardshoulder closure (290/0 289/3)
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 week 1 day
M18 southbound Jct 7 to Jct 6 Hardshoulder closure (290/0 289/3)
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
A4 both directions lane closures
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 months 1 week
A4 both directions lane closures
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
M1 northbound Jct 10 to Jct 11 hard shoulder closure (MP 49/4 to 49/6)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 months 2 weeks
M1 northbound Jct 10 to Jct 11 hard shoulder closure (MP 49/4 to 49/6)
M6 Southbound Jct 41 entry slip road Lane 1 closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 4 years 4 months
M6 Southbound Jct 41 entry slip road Lane 1 closure
A45 clockwise M42 Jct 6 (Bickenhill Interchange) partial roundabout closure (from the M42 northbound entry slip to the M42 southbound exit slip)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 4 months 3 weeks
A45 clockwise M42 Jct 6 (Bickenhill Interchange) partial roundabout closure (from the M42 northbound entry slip to the M42 southbound exit slip)
Westbound exit slip lane 2 closure
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 week 2 days
Westbound exit slip lane 2 closure
M56 Eastbound hard shoulder closure (MP 55/0 to 54/6)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 5 hours 16 minutes
M56 Eastbound hard shoulder closure (MP 55/0 to 54/6)
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
Bridge closed
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 7 months 3 weeks
Bridge closed
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