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Current traffic around Poole

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A30 and the A358 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 Apr 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.16 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 16:04
CONGESTION
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 18 Apr 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.69 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 15:55
CONGESTION
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 Apr 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.17 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 15:19
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 12.95 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 13:58
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 18 Apr 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.1 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 13:40
CONGESTION
Location: The A30 eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A303 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 14:16
CONGESTION
Location: The A30 eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A303 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 Apr 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 12:37
CONGESTION
Location: The A30 eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A303 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 Apr 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 12:10
CONGESTION
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 18 Apr 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.97 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 13:13
CONGESTION
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A356 and the A358 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Poole. CLEARED @ 12:10


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Honiton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 28 Aug 2027.
Nearest town: 18.53 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Honiton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 29 Aug 2027.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J29 (Honiton) and J28 (Cullompton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 29 Aug 2027.
Nearest town: 14.79 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 25 Apr 2025 to 18:00 on 25 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 5.43 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Apr 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.48 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Apr 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.85 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Apr 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.65 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J23 (Highbridge) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Apr 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.19 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Apr 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.84 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Apr 2025 to 26 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.77 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J26 (Wellington) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Apr 2025 to 24 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.15 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound between the A375 and the junction with the M5 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 Sep 2025 to 20 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.77 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 Sep 2025 to 20 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.37 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 23 Apr 2025 to 18:00 on 23 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 17.57 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 23 Apr 2025 to 18:00 on 23 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 15.12 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Sep 2025 to 6 Sep 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Sep 2025 to 13 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.49 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A375 and the M5 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Sep 2025 to 6 Sep 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Sep 2025 to 13 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Sep 2025 to 6 Sep 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Sep 2025 to 13 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.53 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Sep 2025 to 6 Sep 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Sep 2025 to 13 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.77 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Sep 2025 to 6 Sep 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Sep 2025 to 13 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.61 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Sep 2025 to 6 Sep 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Sep 2025 to 13 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.68 miles from Poole.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Sep 2025 to 6 Sep 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Sep 2025 to 13 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.62 miles from Poole.

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Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A30 and the A358 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 April 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.16 miles from Poole.

50.88--3.09

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 18 April 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.69 miles from Poole.

50.89--3.06

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 April 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.17 miles from Poole.

50.88--3.09

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 18 April 2025.
Nearest town: 12.95 miles from Poole.

51.1--3

Location: northbound at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 18 April 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.1 miles from Poole.

51.1--2.99

Location: eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A303 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 April 2025.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from Poole.

50.8--3.18

Location: eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A303 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 April 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from Poole.

50.8--3.18

Location: eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A303 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 April 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from Poole.

50.8--3.18

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 18 April 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.97 miles from Poole.

50.92--2.97

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A356 and the A358 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 April 2025.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Poole.

50.95--2.79

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Honiton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 28 August 2027.
Nearest town: 18.53 miles from Poole.

50.76--3.46

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Honiton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 29 August 2027.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Poole.

50.81--3.42

Location: northbound between junctions J29 (Honiton) and J28 (Cullompton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 29 August 2027.
Nearest town: 14.79 miles from Poole.

50.81--3.43

Location: northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 25 April 2025 to 18:00 on 25 April 2025.
Nearest town: 5.43 miles from Poole.

50.93--3.32

Location: northbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 April 2025 to 06:00 on 25 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.48 miles from Poole.

51.16--2.98

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 April 2025 to 06:00 on 25 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.85 miles from Poole.

51.17--2.98

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J23 (Highbridge) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 April 2025 to 06:00 on 25 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.65 miles from Poole.

51.17--2.98

Location: northbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J23 (Highbridge) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 April 2025 to 06:00 on 25 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.19 miles from Poole.

51.16--2.98

Location: northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 April 2025 to 06:00 on 25 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.84 miles from Poole.

50.86--3.38

Location: northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 April 2025 to 26 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.77 miles from Poole.

50.88--3.38

Location: northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J26 (Wellington) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 April 2025 to 24 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.15 miles from Poole.

50.9--3.37

Location: westbound between the A375 and the junction with the M5 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 September 2025 to 20 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.77 miles from Poole.

50.8--3.21

Location: westbound.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 September 2025 to 20 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.37 miles from Poole.

50.75--3.33

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 23 April 2025 to 18:00 on 23 April 2025.
Nearest town: 17.57 miles from Poole.

50.77--3

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 23 April 2025 to 18:00 on 23 April 2025.
Nearest town: 15.12 miles from Poole.

50.78--3.09

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.49 miles from Poole.

50.73--3.43

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A375 and the M5 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Poole.

50.75--3.33

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.53 miles from Poole.

50.73--3.43

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.77 miles from Poole.

50.75--3.34

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.61 miles from Poole.

50.75--3.33

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.68 miles from Poole.

50.73--3.44

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.62 miles from Poole.

50.73--3.43