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M49 Traffic News

M49 Motorway · Avonmouth (M5 J18a) → Almondsbury (M4 J22)
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Clear ⏱ Updated 13:54

M49 traffic at 13:54 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

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Is the M49 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:54 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M49 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M49 at 13:54.

Is there an incident on the M49 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the M49 at 13:54.

Is the M49 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M49 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 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 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 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.

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⚠️ Most Dangerous M49 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The M49 has 10 recorded collisions at 1 collision hotspot, involving 20 casualties (2 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

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📰 M49 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the M49 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: M49 traffic now, for the whole road from Avonmouth (M5 J18a) to Almondsbury (M4 J22). Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the M49 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live M49 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's M49 incidents, M49 closures tonight from their daily closure report, M49 roadworks, M49 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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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.

Is there an incident on the M49 right now?

Every live incident on the M49 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

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.

Where can I get M49 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This M49 traffic news page shows M49 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For M49 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

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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

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