Motorists heading out on the motorway network around Bristol have been warned about a M4 carriageway closure near Bristol today (Saturday, December 9). National Highways is urging motorists to plan ahead for the M4 eastbound emergency repairs due to potholes.
Drivers travelling around the Almondsbury Interchange near Bristol will need to allow extra time for their journeys ahead of emergency repairs taking place at M4 junction 20. Due to potholes developing within the roadworks section between the junction 20 slip roads, National Highways has closed the M4 for the safety of drivers while emergency repairs are arranged.
The eastbound carriageway was closed at 3pm, with eastbound traffic diverted south on the M5 to junction 16 to rejoin the M4 eastbound beyond junction 20. Repair work is likely to affect the evening peak, and in the meantime, drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
UPDATE: There has also been a crash this evening on the M4 with all traffic being temporarily held and queueing traffic in both directions from J15 A346 Marlborough Road (Swindon East) to J17 A350 (Chippenham). MORE HERE
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22:04Phil Norris
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20:50Phil Norris
Map of delays
20:41Phil Norris
M4 diversion after serious crash in Wiltshire
Diversion Routes
Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit at J16 and take the 1st exit off the roundabout onto the A3102
- At Mannington roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the B4006
- At Bruce Street Bridges roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the B4289
- At Transfer Bridges roundabout take 3rd exit
- At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A4313
- At the T-junction turn left onto the A4312
- At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A4259
- At Commonhead roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A419
- Re-join the M4 at J15
Road users heading westbound are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs
- Follow the above route in reverse
19:36Phil Norris
Crash on the M4
All traffic being temporarily held and queueing traffic due to accident on M4 in both directions from J15 A346 Marlborough Road (Swindon East) to J17 A350 (Chippenham).
17:48Phil Norris
M32 traffic in Bristol
Slow traffic due to earlier emergency repairs on M32 out of town at J2 B4058 Stapleton Road (Eastville). All lanes have been re-opened.
17:47Phil Norris
M48 traffic: Strong winds affecting Severn Bridge
From Inrix:
Strong winds and restrictions on M48 Severn Bridge Westbound between J1 A403 (Aust) and J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow).
Everyone comes off Eastbound at J2 or West at J1, around the roundabouts and back on to cross the bridge, which remains open. Usual restriction in case the bridge needs to be closed quickly if cross winds get worse.
17:09Phil Norris
National Highways confirms closure
17:07Phil Norris
M4 traffic latest
This from traffic and travel site Inrix
M4 Eastbound closed due to emergency pot hole repairs at J20 M5 interchange (Almondsbury Interchange).
Diversion – via the M5 southbound
16:56Key Event
Map of M4 and M5 delays
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