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Current traffic around Lower Race

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

J29 CASTLETON TO J30 CARDIFF GATE

Description: M4WestboundJ29 (Cardiff) Castleton to J30 (Cardiff) Cardiff GateCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:28 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 9:58, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:28
Nearest town: 10.35 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 08:42

M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN TO A48 INTERCHANGE

Description: A4232SouthboundM4 J33 Capel Llanilltern to A48 InterchangeCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:21 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 9:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:21
Nearest town: 17.28 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 08:30

J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN

Description: M4WestboundJ33 (Cardiff) Capel LlanillternCongestionoffslipDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:21 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 9:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:21
Nearest town: 16.83 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 08:30

J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN

Description: M4EastboundJ33 (Cardiff) Capel LlanillternCongestionoffslipDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:09 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 10:09, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:09
Nearest town: 16.83 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 08:18

J29 CASTLETON TO J29A ST MELLONS

Description: A48MWestboundJ29 Castleton to J29A St MellonsCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:12 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 10:12, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:12
Nearest town: 10.55 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 08:18

A48 INTERCHANGE TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN

Description: A4232NorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:12 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 10:12, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:12
Nearest town: 17.28 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 08:18

J28 TREDEGAR PARK TO J24 COLDRA

Description: M4EastboundJ28 (Newport) Tredegar Park to J24 (Newport) ColdraCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 7:16 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 9:16, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 7:16
Nearest town: 6.78 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 07:30

PONTYPRIDD TO CORYTON

Description: A470SouthboundPontypridd to CorytonCongestion :, Start time: 15/12/2025 6:44 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 12:44, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 6:44
Nearest town: 12.76 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 06:54

NANTGARW TO TAFF'S WELL

Description: A470SouthboundNantgarw to Taffs WellIncidentLane closedDelay: s possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 6:17 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 8:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 6:17
Nearest town: 13.49 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 06:30

PONTARGOTHI

Description: A40Both directionsPontargothi16/12/25-15/12/25 0900-1530BridgeEmergency workClosedDiversions in place16/12/25 0900-1530 :, Start time: 16/12/2025 9:00 , End Date: 16/12/2025 15:30, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/12/2025 9:03
Nearest town: 9.95 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 09:42

J22 PILNING/SECOND SEVERN CROSSING TO J30 CARDIFF GATE

Description: M4Both directionsJ22 (Avonmouth) Pilning/Second Severn Crossing to J30 (Cardiff) Cardiff GatePoor driving conditionsSpeed restrictions, Start time: 15/12/2025 6:05 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 16:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 6:05
Nearest town: 9.3 miles from Lower Race. CLEARED @ 06:18

There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

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 19 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 18.99 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 17 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M49 northbound between the junctions with the M5 and the M4 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M48 westbound between junctions J1 (Avonmouth) and J2 (Chepstow) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 21:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.43 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound between junctions J23 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 (Chepstow) and J1 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Lower Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Lower Race.

Traffic in Nearby Villages

Tranch (0mi)
Pontypwl (Pontypool) (0.62mi)
Pontypool (Pontypwl) (0.62mi)
Cwm Fields (0.62mi)
Old Furnace (0.62mi)
Pontnewynydd (0.62mi)
Wainfelin (0.62mi)
Upper Race (0.62mi)
Cwm Ffrwd oer (0.88mi)
Penygarn (0.88mi)
Penyrheol (0.88mi)
Cwmynyscoy (0.88mi)
Pontymoel (1.24mi)
Trevethin (1.24mi)
Griffithstown (1.39mi)
Pantygasseg (1.39mi)
Pentre Poid (1.39mi)
Snatchwood (1.39mi)
Sebastopol (1.39mi)
New Inn (1.96mi)
Abersychan (1.96mi)
Pen twyn (1.96mi)
Lower New Inn (2.24mi)
British (2.24mi)

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Description: M4 : Westbound : J29 (Cardiff) Castleton to J30 (Cardiff) Cardiff Gate : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:28 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 9:58, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:28
Nearest town: 10.35 miles from Lower Race.

51.55--3.1

Description: A4232 : Southbound : M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern to A48 Interchange : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:21 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 9:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:21
Nearest town: 17.28 miles from Lower Race.

51.49--3.29

Description: M4 : Westbound : J33 (Cardiff) Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : offslip : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:21 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 9:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:21
Nearest town: 16.83 miles from Lower Race.

51.51--3.31

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J33 (Cardiff) Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : offslip : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:09 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 10:09, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:09
Nearest town: 16.83 miles from Lower Race.

51.51--3.31

Description: A48M : Westbound : J29 Castleton to J29A St Mellons : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:12 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 10:12, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:12
Nearest town: 10.55 miles from Lower Race.

51.54--3.09

Description: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 8:12 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 10:12, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 8:12
Nearest town: 17.28 miles from Lower Race.

51.49--3.29

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J28 (Newport) Tredegar Park to J24 (Newport) Coldra : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 7:16 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 9:16, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 7:16
Nearest town: 6.78 miles from Lower Race.

51.6--3

Description: A470 : Southbound : Pontypridd to Coryton : Congestion :, Start time: 15/12/2025 6:44 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 12:44, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 6:44
Nearest town: 12.76 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--3.27

Description: A470 : Southbound : Nantgarw to Taffs Well : Incident : Lane closed : Delays possible :, Start time: 15/12/2025 6:17 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 8:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 6:17
Nearest town: 13.49 miles from Lower Race.

51.55--3.27

Description: A40 : Both directions : Pontargothi : 16/12/25-15/12/25 0900-1530 : Bridge : Emergency work : Closed : Diversions in place : 16/12/25 0900-1530 :, Start time: 16/12/2025 9:00 , End Date: 16/12/2025 15:30, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/12/2025 9:03
Nearest town: 9.95 miles from Lower Race.

51.77--2.86

Description: M4 : Both directions : J22 (Avonmouth) Pilning/Second Severn Crossing to J30 (Cardiff) Cardiff Gate : Poor driving conditions : Speed restrictions, Start time: 15/12/2025 6:05 , Expected end time: 15/12/2025 16:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/12/2025 6:05
Nearest town: 9.3 miles from Lower Race.

51.6--2.9

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.

Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 December 2025.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.66

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.

Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 December 2025.
Nearest town: 18.99 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.66

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 December 2025 to 06:00 on 19 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.66

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 December 2025 to 06:00 on 19 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.66

Location: westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 December 2025 to 06:00 on 18 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.65

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 17 December 2025 to 06:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.66

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 06:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Lower Race.

51.56--2.66

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 December 2025 to 06:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.66

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 21:00 on 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.43 miles from Lower Race.

51.61--2.63

51.56--2.66

Location: westbound between junctions J21 (Chepstow) and J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.64

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.66

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Lower Race.

51.58--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Lower Race.

51.58--2.74

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 16 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Lower Race.

51.62--2.67

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 06:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Lower Race.

51.57--2.66

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