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Current traffic around Purn

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

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J17 (Bristol West) and J18 (Bristol) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 2 May 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 2 May 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.52 miles from Purn.
VEHICLE RECOVERY
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Vehicle tyre change.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.39 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 15:28
J25 CAERLEON TO J24 COLDRA
Description: M4EastboundJ25 (Caerleon) Caerleon to J24 (Newport) ColdraIncidentBroken down vehicleLane closedDelay: s possible :, Start time: 02/05/2025 14:34 , Expected end time: 02/05/2025 17:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 02/05/2025 14:34
Nearest town: 19.85 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 14:42
J24 COLDRA TO J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) MalpasCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 02/05/2025 13:59 , Expected end time: 02/05/2025 19:59, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 02/05/2025 13:59
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 14:06
A48 INTERCHANGE TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN
Description: A4232NorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 02/05/2025 12:39 , Expected end time: 02/05/2025 16:39, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 02/05/2025 12:39
Nearest town: 18.81 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 12:42
HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J18 (Bristol) .
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Cleared.
Nearest town: 16.81 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 14:25
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 17:30 and 17:45 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.4 miles from Purn.
CONGESTION
Location: The M49 southbound between the junctions with the M4 and the M5 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Purn.
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 15:46
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 15:46
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 15:28
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.77 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 15:01
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J14 (Dursley) and J17 (Bristol West) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.77 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 15:46
CONGESTION
Location: The M49 southbound between the junctions with the M4 and the M5 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 16:40
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 13:13
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Earlier Reason: Caused by the earlier road management.
Nearest town: 15.92 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 14:25
CONGESTION
Location: The M49 southbound between the junctions with the M4 and the M5 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 13:22
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 2 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Purn. CLEARED @ 12:01


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 2 May 2025 to 06:00 on 3 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.48 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M49 southbound between the junctions with the M4 and the M5 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 2 May 2025 to 06:00 on 3 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.97 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 3 May 2025.
Nearest town: 5.09 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 7 May 2025 to 06:00 on 8 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.36 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 7 May 2025 to 06:00 on 8 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.48 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.31 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 7 May 2025 to 06:00 on 8 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.38 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.28 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J24 (Bridgwater) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.33 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.36 miles from Purn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.07 miles from Purn.
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 2 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 27 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.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.11 miles from Purn.

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 2 May 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 2 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.52 miles from Purn.

51.51--2.65

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Vehicle tyre change.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.39 miles from Purn.

51.46--2.77

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J25 (Caerleon) Caerleon to J24 (Newport) Coldra : Incident : Broken down vehicle : Lane closed : Delays possible :, Start time: 02/05/2025 14:34 , Expected end time: 02/05/2025 17:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 02/05/2025 14:34
Nearest town: 19.85 miles from Purn.

51.6--2.95

Description: M4 : Westbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 02/05/2025 13:59 , Expected end time: 02/05/2025 19:59, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 02/05/2025 13:59
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Purn.

51.6--2.96

Description: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 02/05/2025 12:39 , Expected end time: 02/05/2025 16:39, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 02/05/2025 12:39
Nearest town: 18.81 miles from Purn.

51.49--3.29

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

Due to: Road Management.

Status : Cleared.
Nearest town: 16.81 miles from Purn.

51.49--2.7

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.4 miles from Purn.

51.1--3

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Purn.

51.52--2.66

Location: southbound at junction J18 (Bristol) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Purn.

51.51--2.66

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Purn.

51.47--2.74

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Purn.

51.47--2.74

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.77 miles from Purn.

51.48--2.72

Location: southbound between junctions J14 (Dursley) and J17 (Bristol West) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.77 miles from Purn.

51.48--2.72

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Purn.

51.52--2.66

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Purn.

51.47--2.74

Location: northbound at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Earlier Due to: Caused by the earlier road management.
Nearest town: 15.92 miles from Purn.

51.48--2.71

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Purn.

51.52--2.66

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 2 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Purn.

51.47--2.74

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 May 2025 to 06:00 on 3 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.48 miles from Purn.

51.1--3

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.97 miles from Purn.

51.51--2.67

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 3 May 2025.
Nearest town: 5.09 miles from Purn.

51.37--2.89

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 7 May 2025 to 06:00 on 8 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.36 miles from Purn.

51.1--2.99

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 May 2025 to 06:00 on 8 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.48 miles from Purn.

51.1--3

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.31 miles from Purn.

51.31--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 7 May 2025 to 06:00 on 8 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.38 miles from Purn.

51.32--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J21 (Weston super Mare) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.28 miles from Purn.

51.32--2.89

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.33 miles from Purn.

51.12--2.98

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J24 (Bridgwater) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.36 miles from Purn.

51.1--2.99

Location: southbound between junctions J24 (Bridgwater) and J25 (Taunton) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 6 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.07 miles from Purn.

51.11--2.99

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 2 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 27 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.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.11 miles from Purn.

51.43--2.84