Following a collision on the M5 this afternoon close to the border between Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, there have been significant delays. The collision occurred between junctions 7 for Evesham and Worcester and 8 for the M50. At first, it was thought to be a car fire.
Traffic was backing back into Gloucestershire after one lane was closed. According to National Highways, drivers can expect delays of up to forty minutes during regular traffic hours.
Site for traffic and travel Severe delays because of an earlier accident on the M5 Northbound between J8 M50 and J7 A44 (Worcester / Evesham), according to Inrix. Before 13:55, all restrictions were removed.”
M5 crash in Somerset
M5 Southbound partially blocked, slow traffic due to accident from J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead) to J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon).
M5 updates
M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUND – BRISTOL
M5 Southbound exit slip road partially blocked, slow traffic due to broken down vehicle at J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead).
M5 – SOMERSET – NORTHBOUND
One lane closed and slow traffic due to broken down vehicle on M5 Northbound from J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South) to J23 A39 (Bridgwater North).
M5 update
Long delays due to earlier accident on M5 Northbound between J8 M50 and J7 A44 (Worcester / Evesham).
All restrictions were lifted prior to 13:55.
M49 delays near Bristol
Queueing traffic on M49 Northbound at M4 J22.
Due to the lane closures on the M4.
Gloucestershire traffic latest
A40 GLOUCESTER ROAD – CHELTENHAM – GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Queueing traffic on A40 Gloucester Road at Church Road (Triumph traffic lights). Travel time is ten minutes.
A417 – BIRDLIP – NORTHBOUND – GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Usual queues on A417 Northbound from Birdlip down hill to A436 Air Balloon Roundabout. Travel time is ten minutes.
A46 – ASHCHURCH – GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Queueing traffic on A46 near Ashchurch for Tewkesbury train station. Travel time is 15 minutes.
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