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🕐 Last verified 18 Aug, 07:01

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA303
RegionSomerset
ReportedMon 17 Aug, 21:56
ClearedTue 18 Aug, 07:46
Lasted9h 50m
Road typeSingle Carriageway
Speed limit60 mph
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-26216848
Views165

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A303 | Somerset | Road Closure | Expect Delays

The A303 is closed in both directions between the A358 (Horton Cross) and the A30 (Upottery) due to a lorry fire which is fully laden with vegetation.

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Recent A303 incidents

9 incidents and roadworks logged on the A303 in the last 30 days, 6 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A303 | Hampshire | Carriageway Closure | DelaysWed 2 Sep, 14:51 A303 | Wiltshire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysThu 27 Aug, 11:15 A303 | Somerset | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysMon 17 Aug, 21:56 A303 | Somerset | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysThu 30 Jul, 15:29 A303 eastbound between A37 and A37/A372 | Eastbound | CongestionTue 30 Jun, 09:56 A303 eastbound between A360 and A345 | Eastbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 17:04
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Is the A303 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 07:46 UK time on Tue 18 Aug. See the A303 right now.

What happened on the A303 on 17 Aug 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A303 in Somerset, reported at 21:56 UK time on Mon 17 Aug. Cleared at 07:46 on Tue 18 Aug.

How long did it last?

9h 50m, from 21:56 UK time on Mon 17 Aug.

Where can I see everything else on the A303?

The A303 live page shows what is happening now, and the A303 archive has every incident on record.

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