🚨 Live M49 Incidents & Roadworks
Updates every 5 minIs the M49 closed? Quick answers
Checked 00:23 on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Is the M49 closed right now?
No. There is no full closure on the M49 at 00:23.
Is the M49 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the M49 tonight (Tue 20 Oct, 18:00 to 06:00).
Tonight: M49 closures and diversions ›Is the M49 closed this weekend?
No. No closures are planned on the M49 this weekend (Fri 23 Oct 18:00 to Mon 26 Oct 06:00).
This weekend: M49 closures and diversions ›Is there an accident on the M49 today?
No. No collision has been reported on the M49 since midnight.
M49 accidents today and yesterday ›Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.
🗺️ M49 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening
Tap a pin for full incident detail. Live positions from National Highways.
🔢 M49 Junction Status
Tap a junction for its page🟢 Clear · 🟡 Delays nearby · 🔴 Severe/Crash · Status labels: 💥 CRASH · ❌ CLOSED · 🐌 SLOW · 🚧 WORKS · ⚠️ HAZARD
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❓ M49 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Is the M49 closed today?
Any M49 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.
Is there traffic on the M49 today?
The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the M49, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.
What is the worst time to use the M49?
The M49 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:00) on weekdays.
Are there roadworks on the M49 right now?
Roadworks and overnight closures on the M49 are listed above and at /traffic/m49/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.
What roads connect to the M49?
The M49 connects to: M4, M5.
📊 M49 Status Summary
ℹ️ M49 Road Details
- Length
- 5 miles
- From
- Avonmouth (M5 J18a)
- To
- Almondsbury (M4 J22)
- Type
- Motorway
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 16:30–19:00
📍 Key M49 Locations
🔗 Roads Connecting to the M49
🛣️ M49 Services & Motorway Stops
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