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🕐 Last verified 4 Jul, 11:55

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA40
DirectionWestbound
RegionGloucestershire
CountyGloucestershire
ReportedSat 4 Jul, 11:33
Cleared12:40
Lasted1h 7m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-26200343
Views134

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A40 | Gloucestershire | Carriageway Closure | Expect Delays

The A40 is closed westbound between the M5 J11 and the A417 near Gloucester due to a collision and barrier damage.

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Recent A40 incidents

5 incidents and roadworks logged on the A40 in the last 30 days, 2 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A40 westbound within the A417 junction near Gloucester (north) | Westbound | CongestionThu 25 Jun, 17:06 A40 westbound between the junction with the B4164 and the A466 (north) | Westbound | CongestionWed 24 Jun, 11:08 A40 westbound within the A417 junction near Gloucester (north) | Westbound | CongestionMon 22 Jun, 14:40 A40 eastbound between A417 near Gloucester (west) and A38 | Eastbound | CongestionSun 21 Jun, 16:52 A40 westbound between B467 and M40 | Westbound | CongestionSat 20 Jun, 13:50 A40 westbound between A38 and A417 near Gloucester (west) | Westbound | CongestionThu 18 Jun, 16:09
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Is the A40 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 12:40 UK time on Sat 4 Jul. See the A40 right now.

What happened on the A40 on 4 Jul 2026?

Crash on the A40 westbound in Gloucestershire, reported at 11:33 UK time on Sat 4 Jul. Cleared at 12:40.

How long did it last?

1h 7m, from 11:33 UK time on Sat 4 Jul.

Where can I see everything else on the A40?

The A40 live page shows what is happening now, and the A40 archive has every incident on record.

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