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Current traffic around Forge Hammer

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

J3 SEVERN BRIDGE
Description: M48Both directionsJ3 Severn Bridge7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further notice, Start time: 27/05/2025 0:00 , Expected end time: 23/05/2026 23:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/05/2025 10:45
Nearest town: 17.44 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 10:18
SOUTHBOUND
Description: A470Now openSouthboundNantgarw to Coryton, Start time: 29/05/2025 8:49 , Expected end time: 29/05/2025 8:54, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 29/05/2025 8:49
Nearest town: 12.47 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 10:06
EASTBOUND
Description: M4Now clearEastboundJ33 (Cardiff) Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 29/05/2025 8:49 , Expected end time: 29/05/2025 8:54, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 29/05/2025 8:49
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 10:06
EASTBOUND
Description: M4Now clearEastboundJ26 (Newport) Malpas to J24 (Newport) Coldra, Start time: 29/05/2025 8:50 , Expected end time: 29/05/2025 8:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 29/05/2025 8:50
Nearest town: 4.51 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 10:06
HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 29 May 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 29 May 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 10:03
J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN
Description: M4EastboundJ33 (Cardiff) Capel LlanillternCongestionoffslipDelay: s possible :, Start time: 29/05/2025 7:43 , Expected end time: 29/05/2025 9:43, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 29/05/2025 7:43
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 07:54
DOWLAIS TOP TO CEFN COED
Description: A465Both directionsDowlais Top to Cefn CoedImprovement work30/05/25-31/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 30/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 31/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/05/2025 12:45
Nearest town: 16.96 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 13:06
BRYNMAWR
Description: A465EastboundBrynmawrOffslip closedStructural inspectionsDiversion31/05/25-01/06/25 0800-1700 :, Start time: 31/05/2025 8:00 , End Date: 01/06/2025 17:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/05/2025 12:48
Nearest town: 12.14 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 13:06
M4 J29 CASTLETON TO POUND HILL OVERBRIDGE
Description: A48MWestboundM4 J29 Castleton to Pound Hill OverbridgeCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place29/05/25-31/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 29/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 31/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/05/2025 11:41
Nearest town: 7.09 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 12:18
J30 CARDIFF GATE TO J32 CORYTON
Description: M4WestboundJ30 (Cardiff) Cardiff Gate to J32 (Cardiff) CorytonCarriageway maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place27/05/25-31/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 31/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/05/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 10.02 miles from Forge Hammer. CLEARED @ 12:18


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 16:00 on 30 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.56 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 14:21 on 28 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 31 May 2025.
Nearest town: 13.05 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 May 2025.
Nearest town: 16.53 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 southbound between the junctions with the M4 and the M5 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.49 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The junction of the M5 J18 (Bristol) and the M49 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.48 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 4 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.42 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.55 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 5 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.62 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 2 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 3 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.59 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 3 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 4 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 4 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.33 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J18A (South Wales) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 4 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J18A (South Wales) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 3 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 4 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 4 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 4 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.23 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 4 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.18 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 Jun 2025 to 06:00 on 4 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.8 miles from Forge Hammer.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 May 2025 to 22 Aug 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 Aug 2025 to 28 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Mar 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 Mar 2026 to 1 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.05 miles from Forge Hammer.

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Description: M48 : Both directions : J3 Severn Bridge : 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles from 27/05/25-until further notice, Start time: 27/05/2025 0:00 , Expected end time: 23/05/2026 23:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/05/2025 10:45
Nearest town: 17.44 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.6--2.63

Description: A470 : Now open : Southbound : Nantgarw to Coryton, Start time: 29/05/2025 8:49 , Expected end time: 29/05/2025 8:54, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 29/05/2025 8:49
Nearest town: 12.47 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.54--3.26

Description: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J33 (Cardiff) Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 29/05/2025 8:49 , Expected end time: 29/05/2025 8:54, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 29/05/2025 8:49
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.51--3.31

Description: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J26 (Newport) Malpas to J24 (Newport) Coldra, Start time: 29/05/2025 8:50 , Expected end time: 29/05/2025 8:55, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 29/05/2025 8:50
Nearest town: 4.51 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.6--2.96

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Road Management.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 29 May 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 29 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.62--2.66

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J33 (Cardiff) Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : offslip : Delays possible :, Start time: 29/05/2025 7:43 , Expected end time: 29/05/2025 9:43, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 29/05/2025 7:43
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.51--3.31

Description: A465 : Both directions : Dowlais Top to Cefn Coed : Improvement work : 30/05/25-31/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 30/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 31/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/05/2025 12:45
Nearest town: 16.96 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.77--3.38

Description: A465 : Eastbound : Brynmawr : Offslip closed : Structural inspections : Diversion : 31/05/25-01/06/25 0800-1700 :, Start time: 31/05/2025 8:00 , End Date: 01/06/2025 17:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/05/2025 12:48
Nearest town: 12.14 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.8--3.17

Description: A48M : Westbound : M4 J29 Castleton to Pound Hill Overbridge : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 29/05/25-31/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 29/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 31/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/05/2025 11:41
Nearest town: 7.09 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.55--3.07

Description: M4 : Westbound : J30 (Cardiff) Cardiff Gate to J32 (Cardiff) Coryton : Carriageway maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 27/05/25-31/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 27/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 31/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 27/05/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 10.02 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.55--3.19

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 30 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.56 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.47--2.73

Location: eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 14:21 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 31 May 2025.
Nearest town: 13.05 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.58--2.74

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 May 2025.
Nearest town: 16.53 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.57--2.66

Location: southbound between the junctions with the M4 and the M5 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 June 2025 to 06:00 on 5 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.51--2.66

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 June 2025 to 06:00 on 5 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.49 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.51--2.66

Location: The junction of the M5 J18 (Bristol) and the M49 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 June 2025 to 06:00 on 5 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.48 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.5--2.67

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 4 June 2025 to 06:00 on 5 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.42 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.5--2.67

Location: southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 June 2025 to 06:00 on 5 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.55 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.51--2.66

Location: northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 June 2025 to 06:00 on 5 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.62 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.42--2.85

Location: southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 June 2025 to 06:00 on 3 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.59 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.51--2.66

Location: northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 3 June 2025 to 06:00 on 4 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.51--2.67

Location: southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 June 2025 to 06:00 on 4 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.33 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.5--2.67

Location: northbound at junction J18A (South Wales) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 June 2025 to 06:00 on 4 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.5--2.67

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J18A (South Wales) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 3 June 2025 to 06:00 on 4 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.5--2.67

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 June 2025 to 06:00 on 4 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 June 2025 to 06:00 on 4 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.23 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.5--2.68

Location: northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 June 2025 to 06:00 on 4 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.18 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.48--2.7

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 June 2025 to 06:00 on 4 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.8 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.44--2.82

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 May 2025 to 22 August 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 26 August 2025 to 28 March 2026.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 29 March 2026 to 1 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.05 miles from Forge Hammer.

51.43--2.84