An incident has occurred on the M4 near Bridgend, resulting in the closure of two lanes. The westbound lanes between junction 35 at Pencoed and junction 36 at Sarn Services have been shut to allow for recovery work to take place. South Wales Police are on the scene, where lanes 2 and 3 are currently blocked due to a road traffic collision. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes where possible, as delays are expected.
Traffic cameras are indicating congestion in the vicinity, with the main traffic build-up centred around Sarn East heading westbound. However, there are fewer delays reported around the Pencoed exit at junction 35. At present, two lanes remain closed in the westbound direction. The incident has been highlighted by Traffic Wales, the organisation responsible for monitoring major roads in the region. They have announced the closure of two lanes for recovery purposes along the stretch from junction 35 Pencoed to junction 36 Sarn.
Inrix, the traffic monitoring system, has provided further details, stating that two lanes are currently closed with queueing traffic due to ongoing recovery work on M4 Westbound from junction 35 at Pencoed to junction 36 at Bridgend/Sarn Service Area. Lanes two and three of the three available lanes are affected by the closure, leading to traffic congestion in the area. Motorists are advised to stay updated on the situation and consider alternative routes to avoid unnecessary delays during their journeys.
Today, the M4 near Bridgend faced disruptions when an incident resulted in the closure of two lanes, prompting recovery work in the area. South Wales Police were swift to respond to a road traffic collision on the M4 westbound near junction 36 (Sarn), leading to the blocking of lanes 2 and 3. The immediate focus was on ensuring the safety of motorists and advising them to steer clear of the affected area, anticipating delays as a consequence of the lane closures. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and caution on the roads to prevent such occurrences and ensure the smooth flow of traffic.