A40 Traffic Update: Crash Causes Delays in Gloucestershire - Full Details (2026)

A crash on a major Gloucestershire route disrupted traffic this morning, with tailbacks extending onto a nearby B-road. The collision occurred near the traffic lights at the junction of the B4215 in Highnam and the A40, leaving the southbound carriageway only partially clear. Drivers also experienced slow-moving conditions on the A417, according to early traffic updates. The incident was first reported to Inrix at 8:14 am, describing the B4215 southbound as partially blocked and traffic slowed due to the crash on the A40. By 10:27 am, the scene had been cleared and normal flow had resumed.

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A40 Traffic Update: Crash Causes Delays in Gloucestershire - Full Details (2026)

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