Live: Long M5 queues and lanes closed as disruption hits rush hour traffic

Long traffic queues have formed on the M5 as emergency road repairs get underway.

Two lanes are closed in the northbound direction of the motorway, with drivers facing delays at junction 19 for Portishead.

National Highways traffic camera images shows motorists moving slowly along the M5.

Traffic monitoring system Inrix reports: “Two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to emergency repairs on M5 Northbound at J19

A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead).”