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Live M5, M4 and M32 traffic updates amid AA roads warning

A whopping 16 million cars are expected to be whizzing up and down the country's roads as the Christmas rush officially begins

• Updated 13:43, 22 DEC 2023

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 million cars are expected to take to the roads over the course of Friday, December 22 and Saturday, December 23 as many schools finish for the year.

An amber travel warning has been issued by the AA for today , with congestion predicted for the M5 . The AA has carried out a survey of 12,197 members in the UK, which shows that around 23 per cent of motorists will be using their car for Christmas shopping on December 23.

Edmund King, AA president, said: "While Friday 22 December and Saturday 23 December look set to be the busiest travelling days, the unsettled weather forecast could lead to additional delays so drivers should drive to the conditions and slow down where necessary. You can also plan your journey, including breaks, in advance using the AA Route Planner. If you do plan to use the rail network, keep updated by checking train company websites and radio travel alerts."

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• Congestion on A46 13:43
• One lane closed on M5 southbound 13:00
• Lane closure on M5 near Cribbs Causeway, causing delays 10:40

Congestion on A46

There is congestion on the A46 northbound between the junctions with the A420 and the M4 according to National Highways. There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.

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Slow traffic on the a4 london road in bath.

There is slow traffic on A4 London Road inbound before Cleveland Bridge, in Bath. Travel time is ten minutes.

One lane closed on M5 southbound

One lane of the M5 southbound is closed due to lorry having a tyre changed between J21 A370 (Weston-super-mare) to J22 (Burnham-on-sea). Traffic is coping well, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix.

Here's the latest from Inrix:

Heavy traffic on M32 and Newfoundland Way Southbound in to Bristol city centre. Travel time is ten minutes.

This image, courtesy of Highways England, shows tailbacks are already building on the M5.

Amber traffic warning

The travel experts have issued an Amber Traffic Warning on December 22, with congestion likely on the M5 .

The AA has carried out a survey of 12,197 members in the UK, which shows that around 23 per cent of motorists will be using their car for Christmas shopping on December 23. However, Christmas Eve will likely be the main shopping day with around 30 per cent planning on using their car to head to the shops.

Edmund King, AA president, said: “Our five-star patrols will be supporting our members right across the holidays, but it’s still very important to check your vehicle before you set off. Tyres (including the spare, if you have one), fuel, EV range, oil levels, coolant and screen wash checks should be made as a minimum. Likewise keeping water, high protein food or chocolate, warm clothes, coats and a hi-viz jacket will help keep you going should the worst happen."

All lanes now open on M5 near Cribbs Causeway

All lanes have now reopened on the M5 at J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) as the crash has been cleared. There are no delays.

Lane closure on M5 near Cribbs Causeway, causing delays

There is a lane closure on the M5 heading southbound near Cribbs Causeway, where many people are doing their Christmas shopping and visiting the Coca-Cola truck, following a crash. It is unclear whether there are one or two lanes closed, but there are delays.

Inrix says: "Two lanes closed and delays due to accident on M5 Southbound at J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway). Cameras show lanes one and two (of three) are closed."

Queues on the A46

There are queues on the A46 in Dyrham, South Gloucestershire this morning due to roadworks. An update from Inrix reads: "Queueing traffic on A46 in both directions at Hinton turn off. In the roadworks area."

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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. It opened in sections between 1960 and 1975 and is part of the Intra-Urban Motorway Network.

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M5 traffic live: Latest after huge two-lorry crash closes motorway for 13 hours

The motorway between Gloucester/Cheltenham and Tewkesbury was closed for most of the day after one of the lorries crossed over the central reservation

• Updated 16:29, 6 FEB 2024

The M5 in Gloucestershire has reopened after serious crash in the early hours of today (Tuesday, February 6). Two lorries were involved in the collision at around 2.30am, after one crossed from the southbound carriageway to the other side, overturning and spilling fuel between junctions 10 and 11.

The motorway was closed both ways between junction 9 for Tewkesbury and 11 for Gloucester/Cheltenham during the morning rush-hour. It was closed northbound between those two junctions until 4pm and is now fully reopen.

Extensive damage had been done to the central reservation and the road surface, National Highways said. Barrier repairs took place through the day.

Gloucestershire Police were also at the scene. A spokesperson for the police force said the occupants in both lorries were taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be serious.

This is a live blog; scroll below for updates and traffic news here throughout the day.

• M5 partially reopen southbound 10:49
• 'Absolute chaos' as M5 crash closes motorway with delays set to last all day 08:37
• The scene of the lorry crash 08:29
• M5 traffic latest: Now closed completely between junction 9 and 11 06:27
• National Highways diversions in place 06:16

'I've never known it so bad'

One motorist said traffic was the worst he had ever seen it - as his usual 25 minute journey took almost two hours

M5 reopens after lorry crash

This from Inrix:

Traffic easing, emergency carriageway repairs complete on M5 Northbound between J11 A40 (Gloucester / Golden Valley Bypass) and J9 A46 (Tewkesbury). Cameras shows entry slips and the road has reopened now around 16:05.

There is now another closure

M5 Southbound lane closed on exit slip road due to broken down van at J11A A417 (Gloucester / Cirencester ). Traffic is coping well.

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Latest here from Inrix:

M5 Northbound closed, queueing traffic due to emergency carriageway repairs between J11 A40 (Gloucester / Golden Valley Bypass) and J9 A46 (Tewkesbury). Congestion to traffic is heading away along the A38 through Coombe Hill towards Tewkesbury. The entry slips have also been closed whilst resurfacing works take place near J10 (Cheltenham) where the works are being done.

Diversion: Via the A40 through Gloucester to Over Roundabout, then the A417 Ledbury Road to the M50 J2 and follow the M50 J2 to re-join the M5 at J8 (Strensham Interchange).

Damage caused to the motorway

When will the M5 full reopen?

M5 Northbound will remain closed until later this evening, according to Gloucestershire County Council

Latest full update from National Highways

The M5 in Gloucestershire is closed northbound between J11 (Gloucester) and J9 (Tewkesbury) due to a collision involving 2 heavy goods vehicles (HGV).

One of the HGV's has crossed over from the southbound carriageway onto the northbound and has subsequently overturned. As a result, the HGV's fuel tank has ruptured and has spilled out onto the carriageway.

Barrier repairs are taking place.

Resurfacing of the northbound carriageway is required. It is anticipated that the northbound closure will remain in place until late this afternoon.

All lanes are now open southbound.

All southbound lanes are now open

But the M5 is still closed northbound

M5 crash in Devon now

All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to multi-vehicle accident on M5 Southbound at J30 A376 Sidmouth Road (Exeter / Service Areas). Traffic held around 12:30, camera shows there are four cars on the hard shoulder and a lorry in lane one (of three).

Resurfacing work is also required.

Cameras show lane three (of three) on the southbound carriageway closed whilst the barriers are being repaired near J10 (Cheltenham), The northbound carriageway is still shut

The M5 will remain closed into the afternoon

#M5 will remain closed northbound from J11 ( #Gloucester ) to J9 (Tewkesbury) until late this afternoon Barrier repairs continue; resurfacing is required Southbound - 2 lanes (of 3) remain open Delays of approx. 10 minutes, both ways

Stagecoach bus delays after M5 crash

The bus company said on X, formerly twitter:

Due to an RTC on the M5 our services may run late on all routes due to Heavy Traffic. We are doing everything we can to keep the services running to schedule.

M5 partially reopen southbound

#M5 in #Gloucestershire remains closed northbound J11 (Gloucester) - J9 (Tewkesbury) due to a collision 1 of the HGV's involved has ruptured its fuel tank Resurfacing is required. *The southbound carriageway now has 2 lanes (of 3) open. More info:- https://t.co/blKy5g3W8A pic.twitter.com/OEwmX2o39n — National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) February 6, 2024

Repair operation under way

Long delays on A417

Lanes are starting to reopen

Cameras show lanes one and two (of three) on the southbound carriageway have now reopened, with lane three remaining closed. The northbound carriageway also remains closed whilst the barrier is repaired and the road is resurfaced.

Gloucestershire traffic updates

A40 - CHELTENHAM

Slow traffic on A40 at Arle Court Roundabout. Travel time is ten minutes.

A417 - BIRDLIP - NORTHBOUND

Queueing traffic on A417 Northbound from Birdlip down hill to A436 Air Balloon Roundabout. Travel time is 25 minutes.

A46 - ASHCHURCH

Queueing traffic on A46 near Ashchurch for Tewkesbury train station. Travel time is 20 minutes.

'Absolute chaos' as M5 crash closes motorway with delays set to last all day

The scene of the lorry crash.

Diversion routes

There are long delays and huge queues.

The M5 in Gloucestershire is closed in both directions between J11 (Gloucester) and J9 (Tewkesbury) due to a collision involving 2 heavy goods vehicles (HGV).

Emergency services including Gloucestershire Police are in attendance. National Highways have deployed resources to assist with traffic management.

The closure is likely to remain ongoing throughout most of the day as there is significant damage to the central reservation barrier and the road surface.

Delays of 60 minutes above normal are reported southbound, with just over 7 miles of congestion on the approach to J9.

Delays of approximately 15 minutes above normal are reported northbound.

Diversion Routes

Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs.

• Exit the M5 northbound at J11 and take the 1st exit onto the A40 heading west.
• Follow the A40 to the roundabout with the A417 at Gloucester and take the 3rd exit onto the A417 heading north.
• Continue on the A417 up the M50 J2 and turn right at the junction to join the M50 eastbound.
• Follow the M50 eastbound back to the M5 J8 and re-join the M5 to continue your journey.

Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the Solid Circle diversion symbol on road signs

• Exit the M5 southbound at J9 and take the third exit onto the A438.
• From the A438, take the A38 southbound.
• Continue southbound on the A38, travelling the full stretch of the A38 to the A40.
• At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A40 eastbound.
• Continue on the A40 to the M5 to re-join and continue your journey at J11.

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional 'X' feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.

Major delays to buses

Nearly 8 miles of queues, more pictures from the scene.

#M5 is CLOSED in BOTH directions between J9 (Tewkesbury) and J11 (Cheltenham / Gloucester) due to a serious accident - Road not expected to fully re-open before 13:00 - Latest @ https://t.co/4gPSpaU6F8 pic.twitter.com/odT4GXwDSU — Motorway Cameras (@MotorwayCameras) February 6, 2024

'Absolute chaos'

One infuriated motorists has told us the closure is causing "absolutely chaos this morning"

A417 delays

Queueing traffic on A417 Northbound from Birdlip down hill to A436 Air Balloon Roundabout. Travel time is ten minutes.

Images of the closed motorway this morning

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• Gloucestershire club owned by Conservative councillor could lose its licence to sell booze
• Prolific thief banned from all but four retail shops in Gloucestershire

Recovery underway to remove lorry

National Highways said: "National Highways is working hard with the emergency services and its contractors to reopen the M5 as soon as it is safe to do so.

"Recovery has arrived on site and once the lorry has been recovered, it is hoped that two lanes on the southbound can be reopened. National Highways inspectors will then be able to fully assess the road surface to determine whether resurfacing is required before the northbound can be safely reopened.

"Fully signed diversion routes are in place for northbound traffic following the solid triangle symbol via the A40, A417 and M50 and for southbound traffic following the solid circle symbol via the A438, A38 and A40."

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Spending the night at England's 'most haunted pub'

A BBC One Show crew has spent a night in a former Gloucestershire pub that's reportedly the 'most haunted' in England.

The Ancient Ram Inn, in Wotton-under-Edge near Tetbury, now only opens late at night so paranormal enthusiasts can experience time in the 800-year-old building.

Owner Caroline Humphries has lived in the Grade II-listed venue since she was seven, and says a number of hard-to-explain events have occurred.

She says these include furniture seemingly to move by itself, to doors and windows opening and closing when no one is in the room.

People travel from across the world to have "haunted holidays" in the inn, where they stay between 21.00 and 03.00.

The experience is in high demand, and has sold out until June.

Mrs Humphries told One Show presenter Joe Crowley unusual events happened from the moment her family moved into the pub in 1968.

"We ran a bed-and-breakfast and some of the guests used to leave in the middle of the night, saying it was haunted," she said.

"We got more business because of it. Although there wasn't such a thing as ghosts hunts back then, people used to come because they were inquisitive about it."

When the One Show spent the night, 20 other guests had also paid for the experience.

Danny Robins, who hosts the BBC’s Uncanny podcast, was also there. He said: "This is the ultimate 'scare B&B' - it's got everything, this place

“A lot of people want this [ghosts] to be true, I think it’s really exciting, the idea of ghosts existing.

"The idea of ghosts is optimistic, ghosts are the antidote to death, so it's a lovely idea. As scary as it might be, it presents hope."

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