The M5 motorway has been closed near Bristol, causing significant traffic delays for drivers in the area. This closure is attributed to a police incident, leading to diversions and congestion.
M5 Closure Near Bristol Causes Severe Traffic Delays
The closure spans both directions of the M5, affecting the route between junction 18 (Avonmouth) and junction 19 (Portbury). Avon and Somerset Police are advising motorists to seek alternative routes to avoid the area.
Traffic Conditions
According to traffic management service Inrix, the congestion is extensive. Delays have reached junction 20 for Clevedon in the northbound direction and junction 17 for Cribbs Causeway heading southbound.
Alternative Routes
- Heavy traffic is reported on the A4 Portway into Bristol toward Hotwells.
- Delays are also occurring on the A370, particularly for drivers diverting northbound toward Congresbury.
Motorists are encouraged to remain updated through traffic advisories as the situation develops. The police are actively managing the incident and guiding drivers accordingly.
