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M5 traffic 'carmageddon' warning as 14 million Easter getaway trips planned

The M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton has been highlighted as a particularly busy route and journeys could take twice as long as usual on the motorway during peak travel times

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Drivers are being warned to expect long delays on the M5 as holidaymakers head to the West Country for Easter . With the school holidays starting and the Easter weekend approaching, local drivers and tourists alike are being told to prepare for 'carmageddon' on the roads.

The RAC has said that over 14 million trips are planned for the Easter getaway, and some journeys could take twice as long as usual. Rail travel will also be disrupted due to Network Rail engineering work, with the southern section of the West Coast Main Line closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

The stretch of the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton is expected to be particularly busy. The RAC suggests that anyone who can travel late on Thursday (March 28) or early on Good Friday (March 29) should do so to avoid the busiest times. Traffic monitoring system Inrix predicts that the worst congestion on Thursday will be between 2pm and 7pm, as leisure travellers and regular commuters compete for road space.

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VisitEngland, the tourist board, has revealed that around 11 million people in the UK are planning to take an overnight trip this Easter, bringing a whopping £3.2 billion boost to the economy. A survey by the RAC and transport analysis company Inrix suggests that on Good Friday alone, 2.6 million leisure journeys will be made by car.

Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday are each set to see about 2.3 million getaway trips. On both Thursday and Easter Monday, it's predicted that 2.0 million trips will take place. Another 3.3 million Easter journeys have been planned by drivers who haven't decided exactly when they'll travel. Between Thursday, March 29 and April 1, around 14.5 million getaway trips could be made.

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On Good Friday, the busiest times are expected to be between 11am and 3pm. Drivers are advised to set off as early as possible or wait until late in the afternoon to avoid peak travel times. Alice Simpson, a spokesperson for RAC Breakdown, warned: "With Easter falling earlier than usual at the start of the school holidays, it could be carmageddon for holidaymakers."

"Anyone who can delay leaving on Thursday until much later in the evening or set off as early as possible on Good Friday is likely to have a better journey than those who travel during the peak periods of the day. Lengthy queues can be expected along routes to the usual hotspots like the West Country, the Lake District and the south coast, especially during the middle of the day when most people make trips."

Bob Pishue, an analyst at Inrix transportation, warned: "Although travel times will peak on Thursday and Friday afternoons, drivers should be prepared for longer journeys than normal throughout the entire weekend. To avoid the longest delays, we advise adjusting departure times so you're not travelling in peak commuter hours."

The AA has given some advice to drivers to carry out "a few simple checks" on their car before setting off on Easter journeys. Chris Wood, AA patrol of the year, said: "Easter is the first opportunity many people have to go and see their family and we're expecting the roads to be busy. Before setting off on a long journey it's important to check your car. Take 10 minutes to check your oil, coolant and windscreen wash levels."

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Easter travel warning with '14 million' holiday road journeys, record numbers at airports and major rail works planned

The RAC warns that journeys on popular routes could take twice as long as usual, while Bristol, Newcastle and Edinburgh airports say they predict a record number of passengers. Network Rail will also carry out engineering work between London Euston and Milton Keynes.

By Dylan Donnelly, news reporter

Thursday 28 March 2024 07:50, UK

Britons have been warned of long delays on their Easter getaways with more than 14 million journeys expected on the roads, airports prepared for a record number of passengers, and engineering works on key rail services.

The RAC warned that journeys on popular routes could take twice as long as usual, as the bank holiday weekend leads into a two-week holiday for many schools.

Trains are also set to be stopped as Network Rail carries out engineering works on the West Coast Main Line - which stretches from the capital to Scotland - between London Euston and Milton Keynes.

And at least three major airports have said that the coming days will be their busiest ever Easter weekend.

Travel expert Simon Calder told Sky News that Bristol, Newcastle and Edinburgh all predict a record number of passengers from Good Friday to Easter Monday, with routes to Geneva tipped to be extremely busy.

Around two million Britons are expected to fly away over the holiday weekend, with Bristol predicting 30,000 holiday-goers on Easter Sunday alone.

Airports will stay busy over the school holidays, with Luton expecting to see around 38 passengers a minute on 5 April.

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A long Good Friday looms for many drivers and rail passengers who are heading off for a UK getaway, as the Easter weekend collides with the start of school holidays, engineering works and turbulent weather.

With more than 14 million leisure trips planned by drivers over the coming days, motorists have been warned to expect delays on many routes. Additional cars could be forced on to the roads because of major railway line closures, with strikes hampering possible return train journeys next week.

According to the RAC, some car journeys could take twice as long as normal as many schools are breaking up at the start of the bank holiday weekend this year, leading to an increase in getaway traffic.

Meanwhile, all trains in and out of London Euston on the west coast mainline to cities including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow will be cancelled from Friday to Monday, with passengers wishing to travel diverted via rail replacement buses to Milton Keynes.

Getaway hell was expected to kick off on Thursday afternoon, with the biggest potential for gridlock coming from the south-east after 2pm with many schools closing at lunchtime.

With normal commuter journeys contributing to the traffic, the RAC and transport analysts Inrix forecast peak jams between 4pm and 5pm on the western flank of the M25 motorway between the M1 north and the M23 for Gatwick, including the turnoffs for the west and south-west. A usual one-hour drive on that stretch of the London orbital motorway is expected to take 2 hours 10 minutes or more, they predict.

Most long car journeys are expected to be made on Good Friday, with the lengthiest delays likely between 11am and 3pm. Two popular routes for holidaymakers – the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton and M3 between the M25 and the south coast – could take twice as long as usual.

One curveball is the British bank holiday weather , with changeable sun and rain either luring or deterring more in the coming days. The worst was forecast by the Met Office for Thursday afternoon, including strong winds and heavy rain at times, with a yellow warning for wind across the south of England .

The RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “If you do need to travel between the busiest hours of 2pm and 7pm, keep speeds appropriate to the conditions and leave plenty of extra stopping distance.”

She said anyone who could delay leaving until later on Thursday or set off as early as possible on Good Friday was likely to have a better journey, but lengthy queues could be expected.

Network Rail meanwhile has advised train passengers to check their journey details with £90m worth of engineering works scheduled to land awkwardly on the getaway plans of anyone fleeing London for the north in the coming days.

As well as the west coast mainline closure south of Milton Keynes, there will be disruption and closures around Glasgow and Huddersfield.

Network Rail’s network strategy director, Lawrence Bowman, said: “There’s never a good time to do the work we need to do but the four days of the bank holiday, when fewer people are travelling, give us the opportunity to do major work we couldn’t do in normal weekend.”

Rolling 24-hour rail strikes next week from 5 to 8 April by drivers in the Aslef union will halt most long-distance trains in Britain next Friday or Saturday, further hampering potential train holidays. The strikes affect different companies on different days but firms affected include Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry on 5 April and GWR, LNER, Northern and TransPennine on 6 April.

Tourist board VisitEngland said around 11 million people in the UK are nonetheless planning an overnight Easter trip, generating an estimated £3.2bn boost to the economy.

Two million of us are, however, not taking that chance, according to travel association Abta, heading overseas instead. The somewhat balmier Canary Islands, mainland Spain, Portugal, Cyprus and Turkey are the most popular destinations for foreign travel.

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Major delays for Easter travellers after 45 miles of queues form on M6 motorway

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Major delays for Easter travellers after 45 miles of queues form on M6 motorway (Picture: Getty/Metro)

Motorists on the M6 could face up to two hours of delays today, as monster traffic jams stretching for 45 miles have brought the motorway to a standstill.

Live reports show an almost complete shutdown of traffic in the north of England, with heavy congestion on the M6 stretching from Leyland all the way down to Lancaster.

Major traffic jams have also been reported on a number of northbound routes throughout the country, with the M1 around Luton, the M5 near Birmingham and the M6 at Stoke on Trent being particularly hard-hit.

In Scotland, the M8, M77, M74 in Glasgow are reporting severe congestion, as it the M90 at Edinburgh.

Motoring company RAC has warned that journeys could take twice as long as the bank holiday weekend coincides with the start of the Easter break for schools.

At least three major airports have said that the coming days will be their busiest ever Easter weekend.

It is also not a good time for rail routes as trains are also set to be stopped while Network Rail carries out engineering works on the West Coast Main Line, which stretches from the capital to Scotland.

Work will be carried out between London Euston and Milton Keynes, leaving many passengers stranded.

Whether you are travelling via air, road or rail, here are the places expected to see the most severe traffic and congestion throughout the holidays.

Passengers queue for ferries at the Port of Dover in Kent as the getaway continues for the Easter weekend. Picture date: Friday March 29, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Airport Chaos

Around two million Brits are set to fly away over the weekend, with Bristol, Edinburgh and Newcastle airports predicting record numbers of passengers.

Bristol Airport in particular says around 30,000 people are set to fly on Easter Sunday alone, with routes to Geneva tipped to be extremely busy.

Manchester Airport also said it was preparing for about 320,000 passengers over the weekend, 8% more than the equivalent last year.

Budget airline Easyjet also says it is anticipating its busiest ever Easter weekend, while Luton airport says it is expecting to see 38 passengers a minute on April 5.

Ryanair has also issued a warning to travellers that high winds throughout Thursday could disrupt air travel from London.

Meanwhile Glasgow airport says it has hired additional staff in order to deal with ‘three exceptionally busy weekends ahead’.

In many cases, airports and airlines say they are expecting the number of fliers to exceed 2019 levels.

A packed Heathrow Terminal 5 is seen early this morning on Good Friday as the travel chaos for the Easter holidays begins. Airports have prepared for record numbers this holiday season. Credit: Rick Findler / Story Picture Agency

‘Carmageddon’

The RAC and transport analysis company Inrix commissioned a survey suggesting that 2.6 million journeys by car will be made on Good Friday.

The lengthiest delays are expected to be between 11am and 3pm. So, drivers are advised to set off as early as possible or wait until later in the afternoon.

Two popular routes for holidaymakers – the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton, and the M3 between the M25 and the south coast – are also likely to be congested.

To further complicate matters, a yellow weather warning for strong winds and snow has been issued by the Met Office, with conditions from Storm Nelson set to further disrupt travel.

RAC spokesperson Alice Simpson warned that the traffic and weather conditions ‘could be carmageddon’ over Easter, and said heavy traffic and ‘lengthy queues can be expected along routes to the usual hotspots’.

Inrix transportation analyst Bob Pishue said that ‘drivers should be prepared for longer journeys than normal throughout the entire weekend,’ and predicted Thursday afternoon to be the busiest time to be on the road, as holiday travellers mingle with regular commuters.

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Railworks bring more disruption

Trains are also set to face severe delays as Network Rail carries out engineering works on the West Coast Main Line, which runs from London Euston to Scotland.

Earlier this week, Network Rail’s strategy director Laurence Bowman said there is ‘never a good time to do the work we need to do’, but explained that a lower number of commuters over the bank holiday weekend gives them ‘the opportunity to do major work we couldn’t do in a normal weekend’.

‘We’ve got 493 different pieces of work taking place this Easter, most happening overnight,’ he added, ‘including laying over 8,000 metres of new rail and putting down over 40,000 tonnes of new ballast to support the tracks.’

The East Midlands Railway, which runs between London St Pancras and Sheffield, will instead be the main diversionary route for most travellers. A spokesperson for the compant has warned its services will be ‘extremely busy over the Easter weekend’.

Major disruption is also expected in rail services from Glasgow and Huddersfield, with the main trans-Pennine between the two destinations set to be closed from Good Friday to Sunday 7 April.

Dover Delays

Meanwhile, travellers planning on catching a ferry from Dover have been warned to expect severe delays and long queues at the port, with wait times estimated to exceed two hours.

In a statement, border staff pointed to the recent terror alert issued in France following the Moscow terror attacks as a reason for the delays, citing the need for increased security checks.

‘These measures may increase border processing times at the port,’ the statement read.

‘Please be mindful of this when travelling to the port and check with your ferry operator for arrival times.’

Around 20,000 cars are expected to travel through Dover’s port between Thursday and Easter, and a coach processing facility has been set up in advance in a bid to ease pressure on travellers.

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Live M5 and M4 Easter getaway traffic begins with crashes and thunderstorms

The South West is expected to be flooded by holidaymakers over Easter weekend

Updated 11:02, 29 MAR 2024

Traffic is queuing for miles on the M5 after a multi-vehicle crash was reported in Bristol amid bad weather and thunderstorms

Holidaymakers making their way to the South West today (Thursday, March 28) ahead of the Easter holidays are facing horrific weather and crashes on roads in the region. After snow hit the region last night, motorists are warned of possible diversions and lengthy delays this weekend with the added traffic.

Long delays are building on the M5 in Bristol after a crash was reported this afternoon (March 28). Two northbound lanes are closed between Cribbs Causeway and Aztec West, according to traffic monitor Inrix. According to National Highways, drivers already face delays of around 40 minutes on the motorway, with congestion growing between junction 18 and 16.

It comes amid waves of bad weather attacking the region, with thunder, hail and heavy rain battering Bristol and the wider the region. It is no secret the region is hugely popular with tourists and as the Easter weekend coincides with the beginning of the school holidays, it is thought the roads and motorways will be heavily congested.

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More than 14 million people are thought to be looking at getting away for Easter weekend , prompting the RAC to warn that journeys may take up to twice as long.

The M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton has been highlighted as a particularly busy route and the RAC has advised anyone who can travel today or early on Good Friday (March 29) should do so to avoid peak times.

This is a live blog. Please scroll down for the latest updates.

Queuing traffic on M5 in Bristol 10:09
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Queuing traffic on M4 after crash

One lane is closed on the M4 westbound entry slip road. One eyewitness has said there are 'long delays' in the area.

Inrix reports: "M4 Westbound lane closed on entry slip road, queueing traffic due to accident at J19 M32 (Bristol)."

Queuing traffic on M5 in Bristol

Traffic is queuing on the M5 in Bristol, at the M49, according to traffic monitor Inrix. Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days over the Easter weekend, with around 2.6 million journeys expected to be made today.

The RAC and transport analysis company Inrix commissioned a survey which suggested 2.6 million leisure journeys by car will be made on Good Friday. The lengthiest delays are expected to be between 11am and 3pm, meaning drivers are advised to set off as early as possible or wait until later in the afternoon. Two popular routes for holidaymakers – the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton, and the M3 between the M25 and the south coast – are likely to be congested.

Car crashes on (closed) M48 bridge

Today @HighwaysSWEST closed the M48 bridge due to high winds, however this driver decided to ignore the signs & got caught out by a heavy gust, This action not only put their life in danger but also those of the responding emergency services. It’s closed for a reason! @ASPolice pic.twitter.com/aA0Zs8Wofa — ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU) (@ASPRoadSafety) March 28, 2024

M4 delays remain

Severe delays due to the closure of the M48 Severn Bridge on M4 in both directions from J22 (M49 interchange) to J23 (M48 interchange). Congestion to Just before J21 (The M49). Major congestion along the M49 Northbound to where it meets the M5. In the roadworks area.

Heavy flooding on train tracks

National Rail said: "Heavy rain flooding the railway between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be delayed or revised. This is expected until the end of the day.

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We have been informed of heavy rain flooding the railway between Salisbury and Tisbury. This means that all lines are blocked between these stations.

"For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point."

Severe delays remain on the M4

M4 prince of wales bridge delays.

We continue to monitor wind speeds in the Severn Estuary which are spiking at 48mph and the M48 bridge remains closed. Delays of 90 minutes on the #M4 Prince of Wales bridge both ways, the westbound hasn't been helped by an earlier collision. More info: https://t.co/m9sIwXQp9M pic.twitter.com/fK5JlJC8vp — The Severn Bridges (@2SevernBridges) March 28, 2024

M5 crash clears

Traffic easing, earlier accident on M5 Northbound from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West). Traffic in patches.

Police advice on what to do during a motorway closure

Avon and Somerset Police are warning that traffic is likely to increase over the bank holiday weekend. Officers are advising drivers to take extra precautions before setting off.

Long delays remain on M5

All lanes are now open on the #M5 northbound between J17 #EasterCompton and J16 #Bristol / #Almondsbury following the earlier collision. Delays of 45 minutes and approx. 5 miles of congestion remain on approach, please allow extra time for your journey if travelling in the area. pic.twitter.com/Z3c4PFMOnr — National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) March 28, 2024

'Severe' M4 delays

Severe delays due to the closure of the M48 Severn Bridge on M4 in both directions from J22 (M49 interchange) to J23 (M48 interchange). Congestion to Just before J19 (M32 interchange). Major congestion along the M49 Northbound and the M5 North is also queueing back to before J19 (Portishead) as traffic heads into Wales. In the roadworks area.

All lanes reopen on M5

Long delays due to earlier accident on M5 Northbound from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West). Congestion to J19 (Portishead). All lanes have been re-opened.

Five miles of congestion on M5

3 lanes (of 4) are closed on the #M5 northbound between J17 #EasterCompton and J16 #Bristol / #Almondsbury due to multi vehicle collision. Delays of 45 minutes and approx. 5 miles of congestion are reported on approach. pic.twitter.com/zCknxU56h6 — National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) March 28, 2024

Emergency services at scene of crash

Avon and Somerset Police said: "Recovery work is being carried out at the scene of a collision on the M5 northbound between J17-16 this afternoon. @HighwaysSWEST are making motorists aware of delays in the area as a result."

Severn Bridge closed to all traffic

The #M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions to all traffic due to high winds reported in the area. Diversion is via the M4 Prince of Wales bridge. @TrafficWalesN pic.twitter.com/bgFKoRQtS8 — The Severn Bridges (@2SevernBridges) March 28, 2024

M5 multi-vehicle crash

Long delays and two lanes closed due to recovery work and multi-vehicle accident on M5 Northbound from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West). Congestion to J18 Spur Road (St Brendans Roundabout). Lanes one and two (of three) are closed with a lorry, van and a car involved.

Flood warning for Bristol Avon (upper)

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the upper Bristol Avon area. It says river levels are rising on the Great Somerford river gauge on the River Avon after very heavy showers.

It adds: "Further heavy rain is expected today and over the weekend, up to 20mm across the upper Bristol Avon catchment. Consequently, flooding of property is possible on Thursday the 28 March 2024 November through to late Friday the 29th March 2024. We expect flooding to occur at the Reybridge, Seagry, and the Kellaways area."

M5 recovery work in progress

Long delays and two lanes closed due to recovery work and accident, a lorry involved on M5 Northbound from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West). Congestion to J18A (M49 interchange). Lanes one and two (of three) are closed.

Two lanes closed on M5

Long delays and two lanes closed due to accident, a lorry involved on M5 Northbound from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West). Congestion to J18A (M49 interchange). Lanes one and two (of three) are closed.

Slow traffic near Taunton

A358 TONEWAY - TAUNTON - WESTBOUND - SOMERSET Reports of slow traffic due to accident on A358 Toneway Westbound near The Travelodge.

Slow traffic

A358 - ASHILL - BOTH DIRECTIONS - SOMERSET Slow traffic due to earlier accident on A358 in both directions from Ilton turn off (Ashill) to Broadway Street (Illminster). All lanes have been re-opened.

Tips for driving in high winds

It’s a very gusty afternoon along the south coast. If you are out driving today here are some top tips for driving in high winds from our partners @TheRAC_UK and @NationalHways #WeatherReady pic.twitter.com/mDsVGGaui4 — Met Office (@metoffice) March 28, 2024

Roads flooded

A30 WEST COKER ROAD - WEST COKER - BOTH DIRECTIONS - SOMERSET A30 West Coker Road in both directions closed due to flooding from Gooseacre Lane (West Coker) to Watercombe Lane (Bunford Hollow Roundabout, Yeovil).

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M5 traffic: Motorway reopens after crash near Bristol
3 March 2023. Sam Greenslade. The M5 reopened on Thursday evening. A motorway has been reopened after a tipper truck hit an overhead gantry. The M5 near Bristol was closed when the lorry crashed ...
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M5 motorway
M5 motorway. Developer help sought to plug £81m gap in M5 plan. Gloucestershire. 13h. M4 and M5 safety enhancement work nears completion. Bristol. 15h. M5 reopens after hour long closure due to ...
M5 and M4 travel updates Bristol: Queues of motorists heading south
In Bristol, at 12noon, Highways England reported delays on the M5 with the average speed of traffic between junctions 17 for Cribbs Causeway and 19 for Gordano Services at 25mph as cameras showed queues building south of Gordano. Average speed between junction 15/16 for Almondsbury and junction 17 to be at 32mph, and from junction 19 to ...
M5 motorway
M5 motorway. 20:03, 28 MAR 2024. Live M5 and M4 Easter getaway traffic begins with crashes and thunderstorms. Traffic & Travel. Bookmark. Live: M5 traffic stopped by crash near Bristol. Traffic ...
M5 Travel News. Avoid Roadworks, Accidents and Delays
Traffic delay information supplied by UK Traffic Delays. The latest traffic reports, roadworks and travel news for the M5 motorway in England are updated every 5 minutes. Our travel news is as current as possible, but please always check with local radio news sources and always allow plenty of time for your journey.
M5 Motorway
The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map. The M5 motorway in the UK is a motorway running from junction 8 of the M4 motorway near Maidenhead, Berkshire to Exeter in Devon and is approximately 200km (125 miles) long.
Bristol traffic and travel including M4, M5 and M32
Bristol traffic and travel including M4, M5 and M32. Welcome to the Bristol Traffic and Travel group! It's a one-stop shop for all your traffic and travel news in and around Bristol. We will be posting live...
M5 traffic: lanes reopen after crash
M5 traffic: lanes reopen after crash. 15 August 2023. National Highways. The M5 was closed northbound between J17 and J18. A man was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the M5 which ...
ITV West Country Travel news for Bristol and the West Country
Get the latest Travel news from the ITV West Country News team in the South West of England. ... Robot dog 'Spot' to survey M5 and other major roads ... Flights cancelled at Bristol and Exeter ...
Live M5, M4 and M32 traffic updates amid AA roads warning
Delays on the southbound M5 near Bristol (Image: National Highways) Chaos is expected on the M4, M5 and M32 and major A-roads in and around Bristol today following a warning from the AA. 16 ...
M5 'carmageddon' warning as 14 million Easter trips planned
The stretch of the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton is expected to be particularly busy. The RAC suggests that anyone who can travel late on Thursday (March 28) or early on Good Friday ...
Traffic and Travel Latest News
Get all of the latest Traffic and Travel news from BristolWorld. Providing a fresh perspective for online news. ... Bristol traffic news updates as road near airport is closed. ... Live Easter Monday travel updates on M5 as thousands take to roads. Bristol's top 10 bus lane cameras for issuing fines to drivers. DVSA makes major driving test ...
Easter travel warning with '14 million' holiday road ...
The M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton, and the M3 between the M25 and the south coast are also likely to be congested, according to Inrix, with estimated journey times more than double ...
Bristol Traffic News
Bristol's road, rail, air and sea network is constantly evolving to keep up with the daily demand of travellers. 13:15, 30 MAR 2024 Easter weekend washout as heavy rain causes flooding and travel ...
Easter travel delays forecast for UK due to poor weather and rail
Two popular routes for holidaymakers - the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton and M3 between the M25 and the south coast - could take twice as long as usual.
Major road traffic delays with 45 miles of queues on M6 motorway
Motorists on the M6 could face up to two hours of delays today, as monster traffic jams stretching for 45 miles have brought the motorway to a standstill. Live reports show an almost complete ...
Live M5 and M4 Easter getaway traffic begins with ...
Queuing traffic on M5 in Bristol. Traffic is queuing on the M5 in Bristol, at the M49, according to traffic monitor Inrix. Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days over the Easter ...
London Marathon: Bristol student running after eating disorder
Now she is a medical student at the University of Bristol and training to run the 26.2-mile marathon in aid of the charity Mind. ... From other local news sites. Live: M5 lanes closed by debris on ...