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🕐 Last verified 29 Aug, 21:41

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM50
DirectionWestbound
RegionGloucestershire
ReportedSat 29 Aug, 18:14
Cleared22:26
Lasted4h 12m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-26220739
Views107

Times are UK time.

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M50 | Gloucestershire | Carriageway Closure | Expect Delays

The M50 in Gloucestershire/Worcestershire is closed westbound between J1(Tewkesbury) & J2 (Ledbury)

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Is the M50 closed?

Not because of this incident. It cleared at 22:26 UK time on Sat 29 Aug. See the M50 right now.

What happened on the M50 on 29 Aug 2026?

Incident on the M50 westbound in Gloucestershire, reported at 18:14 UK time on Sat 29 Aug. Cleared at 22:26.

How long did it last?

4h 12m, from 18:14 UK time on Sat 29 Aug.

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