M4 eastbound between J18 and J17 | Eastbound | Vehicle Recovery

Incident timeline

1. 19:16, 25 JunFirst report

   Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
   Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
   Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

2. 19:20, 25 JunUpdate

   Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
   Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
   Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

3. 19:55, 25 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 38 minutes. Monitoring continues.

4. 20:00, 25 JunUpdate

   Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
   Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
   Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

5. 20:35, 25 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 18m. Monitoring continues.

6. 20:40, 25 JunUpdate

   Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
   Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
   Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

7. 21:15, 25 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 58m. Monitoring continues.

8. 21:20, 25 JunUpdate

   Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
   Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
   Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
   Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

9. 21:50, 25 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 2h 33m. Monitoring continues.

10. 21:55, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

11. 22:25, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 3h 8m. Monitoring continues.

12. 22:30, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

13. 23:00, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 3h 43m. Monitoring continues.

14. 23:05, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

15. 23:35, 25 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 18m. Monitoring continues.

16. 23:40, 25 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

17. 00:10, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 53m. Monitoring continues.

18. 00:15, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

19. 00:45, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 28m. Monitoring continues.

20. 00:50, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

21. 01:20, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 3m. Monitoring continues.

22. 01:25, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

23. 01:55, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 38m. Monitoring continues.

24. 02:00, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

25. 02:30, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 13m. Monitoring continues.

26. 02:35, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

27. 03:05, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 48m. Monitoring continues.

28. 03:10, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

29. 03:40, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 23m. Monitoring continues.

30. 03:45, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

31. 04:15, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 58m. Monitoring continues.

32. 04:20, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

33. 04:55, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 38m. Monitoring continues.

34. 05:00, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

35. 05:30, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 13m. Monitoring continues.

36. 05:35, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

37. 06:05, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 48m. Monitoring continues.

38. 06:10, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

39. 06:40, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 23m. Monitoring continues.

40. 06:45, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

41. 07:20, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 3m. Monitoring continues.

42. 07:25, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

43. 07:55, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 38m. Monitoring continues.

44. 08:00, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

45. 08:35, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 18m. Monitoring continues.

46. 08:40, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

47. 09:10, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 53m. Monitoring continues.

48. 09:15, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

49. 09:50, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 33m. Monitoring continues.

50. 09:55, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

51. 10:25, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 8m. Monitoring continues.

52. 10:30, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

53. 11:00, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 43m. Monitoring continues.

54. 11:05, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

55. 11:35, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 18m. Monitoring continues.

56. 11:40, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

57. 12:10, 26 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 53m. Monitoring continues.

58. 12:15, 26 JunUpdate

    Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
    Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
    Reason : Vehicle tyre change.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 June 2026.
    Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Wording from National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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