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
9
Accidents and emergency closures right now
Active roadworks
64
Works and lane closures currently in force
Starting soon
223
Closures planned in the next 48 hours
Cleared today
441
Closures resolved in the past 24 hours
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296 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 : J38 Margam to J42 Earlswood : Congestion : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: M4 : Westbound : J38 Margam to J42 Earlswood : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/08/2026 13:40 , Expected end time: 14/08/2026 14:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 13:40
A44 : Both directions : Aberystwyth to Llanbadarn Fawr : Closed Due to Burst Water Main : Local diversions in place
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A44 : Both directions : Aberystwyth to Llanbadarn Fawr : Closed Due to Burst Water Main : Local diversions in place, Start time: 14/08/2026 13:32 , Expected end time: 15/08/2026 1:32, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 13:32
A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/08/2026 13:11 , Expected end time: 14/08/2026 19:11, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 13:11
M4 : Eastbound : J30 Cardiff Gate to J29 Castleton : Incident : Broken down vehicle : Lane closed : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: M4 : Eastbound : J30 Cardiff Gate to J29 Castleton : Incident : Broken down vehicle : Lane closed : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/08/2026 13:11 , Expected end time: 14/08/2026 14:40, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 13:11
M4 : Eastbound : J47 Penllergaer to J43 Llandarcy : Congestion : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: M4 : Eastbound : J47 Penllergaer to J43 Llandarcy : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/08/2026 13:03 , Expected end time: 14/08/2026 18:59, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 13:03
A40 : Eastbound : Bancyfelin to Pensarn West : Congestion : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A40 : Eastbound : Bancyfelin to Pensarn West : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/08/2026 12:43 , Expected end time: 14/08/2026 18:41, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 12:43
M4 : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: M4 : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/08/2026 11:41 , Expected end time: 14/08/2026 19:41, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 11:41
M4 : Eastbound : J29 Castleton to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: M4 : Eastbound : J29 Castleton to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 14/08/2026 11:36 , Expected end time: 14/08/2026 19:35, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 11:36
A470 : Both directions : Doldowlod to Rhayader : Incident : Road closed :
Active Incident Traffic WalesDescription: A470 : Both directions : Doldowlod to Rhayader : Incident : Road closed :, Start time: 14/08/2026 11:57 , Expected end time: 14/08/2026 19:56, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/08/2026 11:57
Roadworks in force now
M25 Clockwise Jct 23 to Jct 24 Hard Shoulder Closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 hours 2 minutes
M25 Clockwise Jct 23 to Jct 24 Hard Shoulder Closure
M53 Northbound Jct 4 entry slip road lane closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 hour 32 minutes
M53 Northbound Jct 4 entry slip road lane closure
A69 Newton to Horsley eastbound Lane 1 closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 2 hours 2 minutes
A69 Newton to Horsley eastbound Lane 1 closure
M62 eastbound Jct 35 hardshoulder closure ( 155/5 155/8)
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 hour 2 minutes
M62 eastbound Jct 35 hardshoulder closure ( 155/5 155/8)
M62 Eastbound hardshoulder closure (MP 69/1 to 70/0)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 3 hours 2 minutes
M62 Eastbound hardshoulder closure (MP 69/1 to 70/0)
M60 Clockwise hardshoulder closure (MP 37/9 to 38/4)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 3 hours 2 minutes
M60 Clockwise hardshoulder closure (MP 37/9 to 38/4)
M62 eastbound jct 34 to Jct 38 (141/8-177/8) hard shoulder IPV
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 3 hours 2 minutes
M62 eastbound jct 34 to Jct 38 (141/8-177/8) hard shoulder IPV
Both directions mobile lane closures
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 4 hours 2 minutes
Both directions mobile lane closures
A30 Both Directions Penzance to Exeter Mobile Lane Closures
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 4 hours 2 minutes
A30 Both Directions Penzance to Exeter Mobile Lane Closures
M40 Southbound, Jct 13 to Jct 12, hard shoulder closure.
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 5 hours 2 minutes
M40 Southbound, Jct 13 to Jct 12, hard shoulder closure.
M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 4 hardshoulder closure
Planned Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 3 days 10 hours
M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 4 hardshoulder closure
A590 Eastbound and Westbound Lane 2 closure switching to lane 1 closure (MP 25/0 to 28/8)
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 6 hours 2 minutes
A590 Eastbound and Westbound Lane 2 closure switching to lane 1 closure (MP 25/0 to 28/8)
M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 contraflow 30 mph limit 198/5-194/7
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 month 4 days
M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 contraflow 30 mph limit 198/5-194/7
M2 Jct 6 Exit slip road closure
Active Roadworks National HighwaysExpected to clear in 1 week 16 hours
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 3 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 day
A500 both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure
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