{"id":158781,"date":"2026-05-22T13:50:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/m4-traffic-and-rail-disruption-as-bank-holiday-getaway-begins-live-updates\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:50:46","slug":"m4-traffic-and-rail-disruption-as-bank-holiday-getaway-begins-live-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/m4-traffic-and-rail-disruption-as-bank-holiday-getaway-begins-live-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"M4 traffic and rail disruption as bank holiday getaway begins &#8211; live updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<nav class=\"Breadcrumb_breadcrumb-nav__xTgNR\"\/>\n<header class=\"LiveEventHero_hero___O_gh\">\n<div class=\"LiveEventHero_poster__KyKxw\">\n<div><picture class=\"LiveEventHeroPoster_poster-image__69Np4\"><source media=\"only screen and (min-width: 728px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/article33996072.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200\/0_camera4719.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 728px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/article33996072.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615d\/0_camera4719.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/article33996072.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615d\/0_camera4719.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LiveEventHero_content__owQBq\" data-testid=\"content-container\">\n<p><label data-testid=\"label\" class=\"Label_label__pFaDj \"><span data-testid=\"label-text\" class=\"Label_text__tRLWj\">LIVE<\/span><span class=\"Blinker_blinker__5zwbZ Blinker_default__Tx2bx\" style=\"animation-iteration-count:3\" data-testid=\"blinker\"\/><\/label><time class=\"LiveEventHero_updated-date__g7q6h\" datetime=\"2026-05-22T13:47:07.000Z\">Updated 2 mins ago<\/time><\/p>\n<p><h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_f16c80\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Thousands of people will be travelling on Friday as Wales is set to be hit by a heatwave over the bank holiday weekend<\/h2>\n<figcaption><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"icon-camera\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_11032_234208)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M21 6H3V16C3 17.1046 3.89543 18 5 18H19C20.1046 18 21 17.1046 21 16V6ZM12 15C13.6569 15 15 13.6569 15 12C15 10.3431 13.6569 9 12 9C10.3431 9 9 10.3431 9 12C9 13.6569 10.3431 15 12 15Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><path d=\"M17 2L19 2M3 5H21V17C21 18.1046 20.1046 19 19 19H5C3.89543 19 3 18.1046 3 17V5ZM15 12C15 13.6569 13.6569 15 12 15C10.3431 15 9 13.6569 9 12C9 10.3431 10.3431 9 12 9C13.6569 9 15 10.3431 15 12Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_11032_234208\"><rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">The M4 is expected to be particularly busy on Friday due to bank holiday traffic <\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(<!-- -->Image:<!-- --> <!-- -->Traffic Wales <!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 14:47, 22 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Those looking to get away for the bank holiday weekend and make the most of the warm weather are facing delays and transport disruption. The roads are starting to get busier and there are already some delays at the usual traffic hotspots on the M4.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The AA has estimated 23.4 million car journeys will take place on Friday. It highlighted that the M4 from London towards Wales will be a likely traffic blackspot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As well as congestion on the roads, significant train delays are expected in Wales this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Transport for Wales is encouraging passengers to plan ahead as essential rail improvements take place across the Cardiff and valleys network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Planned infrastructure improvements will close all lines through Cardiff Queen Street between Sunday, May 24 and bank holiday Monday, May 25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To keep passengers moving, a combination of rail replacement buses and service diversions will operate across the local Cardiff and Valleys network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Elsewhere, Network Rail has confirmed it is set to undertake work on the Severn Tunnel that the company says will &#8220;make the route more reliable for years to come&#8221;. The railway between Newport and Bristol Parkway or Filton Abbey Wood will be closed from Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get daily<strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> breaking news<\/strong> updates on your phone by joining <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/FhCH5HyTE7c59DPUcRMUXk\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><u>our WhatsApp community here<\/u><\/a>. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reachplc.com\/site-services\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><u>Privacy Notice<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Follow all the latest traffic and transport updates below:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LiveEventFeed_section-entries__jcAex\">\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntries_live-event-entries__Ngiav\" id=\"entries-section\">\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_post-entry__RK5sv\" id=\"entry3939586\">\n<p><time tabindex=\"0\" class=\"TimeStamp_timestamp__3b4ZH\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-testid=\"timestamp\" datetime=\"2026-05-22T13:46:45.000Z\"><span class=\"TimeStamp_date__JPpo0\">Today<\/span><span class=\"TimeStamp_time__qs6GG\">14:46 BST<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_posts__WbXZm false\">\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_post-body__7cD59 \"><span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"LiveEventEntry_headline__XAOgg __className_f16c80\">Latest train delays and cancellations<\/span><\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"LiveEventEntry_event-summary__vmFZr __className_f16c80\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Transport for Wales has warned that due to emergency services dealing with an incident between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth services may be delayed or cancelled by up to 60 minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Disruption is expected to last until 4.30pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A points failure is also impacting trains between Coryton and Heath Low Level. Trains will be cancelled in both directions and disruption is expected until 4pm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_post-entry__RK5sv\" id=\"entry3939575\">\n<p><time tabindex=\"0\" class=\"TimeStamp_timestamp__3b4ZH\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-testid=\"timestamp\" datetime=\"2026-05-22T13:31:46.000Z\"><span class=\"TimeStamp_date__JPpo0\">Today<\/span><span class=\"TimeStamp_time__qs6GG\">14:31 BST<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_posts__WbXZm false\">\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_post-body__7cD59 \"><span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"LiveEventEntry_headline__XAOgg __className_f16c80\">M4 traffic latest <\/span><\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"LiveEventEntry_event-summary__vmFZr __className_f16c80\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There are currently delays in a number of areas on the M4. Here are the latest updates from traffic monitoring service Inrix:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Delays on M4 Westbound between J38 A48 (Margam Off Slip) and J41 A48 \/ B4286 (Baglan). Travel time is 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Heavy traffic on M4 into the Brynglas Tunnel Eastbound before J26 A4051 (Malpas Road).<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">M4 Westbound busy but moving at J43 A465 (Llandarcy).<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Heavy traffic on M4 Brynglas Tunnels Westbound before J26 A4051 (Malpas Road).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_post-entry__RK5sv\" id=\"entry3939567\">\n<p><time tabindex=\"0\" class=\"TimeStamp_timestamp__3b4ZH\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-testid=\"timestamp\" datetime=\"2026-05-22T13:15:39.000Z\"><span class=\"TimeStamp_date__JPpo0\">Today<\/span><span class=\"TimeStamp_time__qs6GG\">14:15 BST<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_posts__WbXZm false\">\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_post-body__7cD59 \"><span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"LiveEventEntry_headline__XAOgg __className_f16c80\">Heatwave forecast for the bank holiday weekend <\/span><\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"LiveEventEntry_event-summary__vmFZr __className_f16c80\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Many people will be looking to get away to make the most of the warm weather forecast this weekend. Wales looks set to experience a heatwave, with temperatures of 30C expected early next week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/wales-news\/met-office-weather-maps-show-33992305\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">You can get the full forecast here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_post-entry__RK5sv\" id=\"entry3939545\">\n<p><time tabindex=\"0\" class=\"TimeStamp_timestamp__3b4ZH\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-testid=\"timestamp\" datetime=\"2026-05-22T12:58:32.000Z\"><span class=\"TimeStamp_date__JPpo0\">Today<\/span><span class=\"TimeStamp_time__qs6GG\">13:58 BST<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_posts__WbXZm false\">\n<div class=\"LiveEventEntry_post-body__7cD59 \"><span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"LiveEventEntry_headline__XAOgg __className_f16c80\">Possible disruption after serious crash on M4 near Bridgend <\/span><\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"LiveEventEntry_event-summary__vmFZr __className_f16c80\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Drivers are facing possible disruption on the M4 westbound near Bridgend following an earlier collision on the exit slip road at junction 35 (Pencoed). Delays have now eased, but recovery is ongoing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said:<\/p>\n<div class=\"Quote_quote-container__oaeRN\">\n<div class=\"Quote_quote-inner__btsVd\">\n<blockquote class=\"Quote_blockquote-text__makwF\" data-testid=\"quote\"><p>&#8220;Officers were called just before 12pm today (May 22) to the slip road of Junction 35 (Pencoed) M4 Westbound to reports of a collision involving two cars. 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