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Current traffic around Upper Race

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

J25A GROVE PARK TO J28 TREDEGAR PARK

Description: M4WestboundJ25A (Newport) Grove Park to J28 (Newport) Tredegar ParkMaintenance workTunnel closedDiversions in place20/05/25-22/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 20/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 22/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:40
Nearest town: 6.5 miles from Upper Race. CLEARED @ 08:54

J22 PILNING/PRINCE OF WALES BRIDGE TO J23 ROGIET

Description: M4Both directionsJ22 (Avonmouth) Pilning/Prince of Wales Bridge to J23 (Chepstow) RogietMaintenance workBridge closedDiversions in place19/05/25-22/05/25 2100-0600 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 21:00 , End Date: 22/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:33
Nearest town: 15.51 miles from Upper Race. CLEARED @ 08:42

A472 INTERCHANGE TO NEW INN

Description: A4042Both directionsA472 Interchange to New InnElectrical workRoad closedDiversions in place19/05/25-23/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 23/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:08
Nearest town: 2.07 miles from Upper Race. CLEARED @ 08:18

UPPER BOAT TO NANTGARW

Description: A470SouthboundUpper Boat to NantgarwCyclic maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place18/05/25-19/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 18/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 19/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:09
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from Upper Race. CLEARED @ 08:18

UPPER BOAT TO PONTYPRIDD

Description: A470NorthboundUpper Boat to PontypriddCyclic maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place19/05/25-21/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 21/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:11
Nearest town: 12.84 miles from Upper Race. CLEARED @ 08:18

PONTYPRIDD TO UPPER BOAT

Description: A470SouthboundPontypridd to Upper BoatCyclic maintenanceRoad closedDiversions in place21/05/25-23/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 21/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 23/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:12
Nearest town: 12.84 miles from Upper Race. CLEARED @ 08:18

WENALLT ROAD OVERBRIDGE

Description: M4Both directionsWenallt Road OverbridgeRoad closedStructural inspectionsDiversions in place19/05/25-20/05/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 20/05/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 7:40
Nearest town: 13.63 miles from Upper Race. CLEARED @ 08:06

There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

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: 15.22 miles from Upper Race.

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: 18.64 miles from Upper Race.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.86 miles from Upper 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: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Upper Race.

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 17 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: 19.82 miles from Upper Race.

Traffic in Nearby Villages

Penyrheol (0.62mi)
Cwmynyscoy (0.62mi)
Tranch (0.62mi)
Lower Race (0.62mi)
Old Furnace (0.88mi)
Pontypool (Pontypwl) (0.88mi)
Cwm Fields (0.88mi)
Pontypwl (Pontypool) (0.88mi)
Sebastopol (0.88mi)
Griffithstown (1.24mi)
Pantygasseg (1.24mi)
Pontnewynydd (1.24mi)
Wainfelin (1.24mi)
Pontymoel (1.39mi)
Cwm Ffrwd oer (1.39mi)
Penygarn (1.39mi)
Pontrhydyrun (1.76mi)
New Inn (1.86mi)
The Square (1.86mi)
Trevethin (1.86mi)
Lower New Inn (1.96mi)
Pentre Poid (1.96mi)
Snatchwood (1.96mi)
West Pontnewydd (1.96mi)

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Description: M4 : Westbound : J25A (Newport) Grove Park to J28 (Newport) Tredegar Park : Maintenance work : Tunnel closed : Diversions in place : 20/05/25-22/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 20/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 22/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:40
Nearest town: 6.5 miles from Upper Race.

51.59--3.03

Description: M4 : Both directions : J22 (Avonmouth) Pilning/Prince of Wales Bridge to J23 (Chepstow) Rogiet : Maintenance work : Bridge closed : Diversions in place : 19/05/25-22/05/25 2100-0600 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 21:00 , End Date: 22/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:33
Nearest town: 15.51 miles from Upper Race.

51.58--2.74

Description: A4042 : Both directions : A472 Interchange to New Inn : Electrical work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 19/05/25-23/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 23/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:08
Nearest town: 2.07 miles from Upper Race.

51.7--3.01

Description: A470 : Southbound : Upper Boat to Nantgarw : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 18/05/25-19/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 18/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 19/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:09
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from Upper Race.

51.57--3.28

Description: A470 : Northbound : Upper Boat to Pontypridd : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 19/05/25-21/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 21/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:11
Nearest town: 12.84 miles from Upper Race.

51.58--3.31

Description: A470 : Southbound : Pontypridd to Upper Boat : Cyclic maintenance : Road closed : Diversions in place : 21/05/25-23/05/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 21/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 23/05/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/05/2025 8:12
Nearest town: 12.84 miles from Upper Race.

51.58--3.31

Description: M4 : Both directions : Wenallt Road Overbridge : Road closed : Structural inspections : Diversions in place : 19/05/25-20/05/25 2000-0500 :, Start time: 19/05/2025 20:00 , End Date: 20/05/2025 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2025 7:40
Nearest town: 13.63 miles from Upper Race.

51.53--3.25

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: 15.22 miles from Upper Race.

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: 18.64 miles from Upper Race.

51.57--2.66

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.86 miles from Upper Race.

51.57--2.66

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Upper Race.

51.58--2.74

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 17 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: 19.82 miles from Upper Race.

51.43--2.84

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