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No live incident closures on the M4 right now, but 1 roadwork is currently in force.

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M4 eastbound Jct 18 to 17 - single lane running (166/1 to 161/7)

Active Roadworks National Highways

South Gloucestershire M4 · M4 Eastbound Between J18 And J17

Expected to clear in 7 hours 5 minutes

Started 3 Aug 2026, 18:51 Expected clear 4 Aug 2026, 05:00

M4 eastbound Jct 18 to 17 - single lane running (166/1 to 161/7)

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Recently cleared on the M4

M4 eastbound Jct 7 entry slip road closure
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Cleared 4 minutes 32 seconds ago
M4 eastbound lanes 1 and 2 closed
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Cleared 4 minutes 32 seconds ago
M4 Eastbound Jct 4 to Jct 3 lane 2,3 closure
Cleared

Cleared 29 minutes 33 seconds ago
M4 eastbound lane 1 and 2 closure (81/3 to 80/4)
Cleared

Cleared 29 minutes 33 seconds ago
M4 Eastbound Jct 3 to Jct 1 Carriageway closure
Cleared

Cleared 54 minutes 33 seconds ago
M4 southbound Jct 7 lane closure on Huntcombe Spur
Cleared

Cleared 1 hour 29 minutes ago
M4 eastbound lane 1, 2 and 3 closure (34/6 to 31/5)
Cleared

Cleared 1 hour 54 minutes ago
M4 eastbound lane 1 and lane 2 closure (81/3 to 80/4)
Cleared

Cleared 2 hours 19 minutes ago
M4 eastbound lanes 1 and 2 closed
Cleared

Cleared 2 hours 44 minutes ago
M4 eastbound Jct 18 to 17 - single lane running (166/1 to 161/7)
Cleared

Cleared 2 hours 44 minutes ago

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