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M5 and M4 traffic live: Severe delays due to crash and weather as Easter getaway continues

Collision in Taunton, Somerset, with warnings about delays and congestion

• Updated 20:41, 28 MAR 2024

There are long delays on the M5 today after a crash saw two lanes closes. The incident came amid heavy downpours and as the Easter getaway continues.

The day had begun with a crash near Taunton in Somerset which saw the motorway blocked southbound at junction 25. Later in the afternoon, the crash northbound from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West) caused long delays.

The RAC has warned drivers over delays as more than 14 million Easter getaway trips are expected to take place. The motoring organisation said journeys on some popular routes could take twice as long as normal as the bank holiday weekend coincides with the start of a two-week holiday for many schools, leading to a surge in traffic.

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M48 Severn Bridge still closed

M48 Severn Bridge in both directions closed due to strong winds between J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) and J1 A403 ( Aust ). Diversion - M4 Prince of Wales Bridge which is severely congested.

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M4 severe 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.

M5 crash update

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.

M48 bridge closure

M48 Severn Bridge in both directions closed due to strong winds between J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) and J1 A403 (Aust).

Diversion - M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.

M5 crash near Bristol

Two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to accident on M5 Northbound from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West).

Gloucestershire traffic update: A417 and A429

A417 - BIRDLIP - NORTHBOUND - GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Queueing traffic on A417 Northbound from Birdlip down hill to A436 Air Balloon Roundabout. Travel time is 15 minutes.

A429 - STOW-ON-THE-WOLD - GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Queueing traffic on A429 near the Unicorn Hotel. Travel time is ten minutes.

A429 HIGH STREET AND STOW ROAD - MORETON-IN-MARSH - GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Slow traffic on A429 High Street and Stow Road around A44 mini roundabouts. Travel time is ten minutes.

M48 restrictions

Strong winds and restrictions on M48 Severn Bridge in both directions between J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) and J1 A403 (Aust). Everyone comes off Eastbound at J2 or West at J1, around the roundabouts and back on to cross the bridge, which remains open. Usual restriction in case the bridge needs to be closed quickly if cross winds get worse.

M5 Somerset update

Queueing traffic due to accident, now on the hard shoulder on M5 Southbound at J25 A358 (Taunton). All lanes have been re-opened. Cameras show all lanes are now open after the road was blocked for around 20 minutes. Residual delays remain.

Millions of motorists to hit the road

Drivers are being warned over long delays as more than 14 million Easter getaway trips are expected to take place.

The RAC said journeys on some popular routes could take twice as long as normal as the bank holiday weekend coincides with the start of a two-week holiday for many schools, leading to a surge in traffic.

Rail travel will also be disrupted as Network Rail carries out engineering work, with the southern section of the West Coast Main Line closed between Good Friday and Easter Monday.

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

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.

Some 2.3 million getaway trips are planned for each of Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday, with 2.0 million expected to take place on each of Thursday and Easter Monday.

A further 3.3 million Easter leisure journeys have been planned by drivers who are undecided exactly what day they will travel, leading to a total of around 14.5 million getaway trips between Thursday and Easter Monday.

Inrix predicted that the worst congestion on Thursday will be between 2pm and 7pm as people on leisure journeys compete for road space with regular commuters.

The busiest route is expected to be the western section of the M25 between the M23 for Gatwick and the M1 for Hertfordshire.

Journeys on this stretch from 4pm are expected to take over two hours, which is more than twice as long as usual.

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 in the morning 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, with estimated journey times more than double what they normally are.

RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “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.”

Inrix transportation analyst Bob Pishue said: “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 advised drivers to carry out “a few simple checks” on their car before embarking 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.”

Network Rail is urging train passengers to check their journey details before they travel as some major routes will be closed due to engineering work.

The Main Line between London Euston and Milton Keynes will be shut for four days from Good Friday.

There will also be disruption in the areas around Glasgow and Huddersfield.

Network Rail’s network strategy director Laurence Bowman said: “We know how important Easter is for families and friends to catch up, and we try to keep as much of the network open as possible.

“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.

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

VisitEngland chief executive Patricia Yates said: “Tourism businesses and destinations will be looking to the critical Easter weekend for much-needed cash flow after the lean winter months so it’s really encouraging to see so many of us are planning a holiday at home.

“We also know from our latest research that the cost of living remains a concern and while people are still keen to take a break, many are booking late, taking shorter breaks, wanting to save on accommodation, activities and eating out, highlighting the ongoing challenges for industry.”

M5 Somerset crash

This from Inrix:

M5 Southbound blocked, queueing traffic due to accident, two vehicles involved at J25 A358 (Taunton). The road has been blocked since around 09:25.

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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 20:03, 28 MAR 2024

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.

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• 'Severe' M4 delays 16:48
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• Flood warning for Bristol Avon (upper) 15:42

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.

Customer Advice:

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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Hi Im Travling To Exminster from Bristol tomorrow on the m5 eny advice mite try 4 or 5 in the morning.what do you think

Not sure what happened but the traffic is mad

Roadworks have just started on the roundabout at junction 9 M5 which has caused chaos to the surrounding roads leading to/from the roundabout. It normally takes me 3/4 minutes to get onto the M5, last night (5.30pm) it took an hour!!

is the m5 southbound between j21 and j22 closed at night? We live along the A370 and lorries have been thundering past from about 2200 onwards.

Constant traffic jams from j2 Oldbury towards j1. I believe the cause is the 60 speed limit imposed on the slim premise of air quality. These jams cause more Co2 than if the limit was at 70

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HELP! Please sign our petition to reinstate the live CCTV traffic camera feeds for the M5

As most of you will have already seen, back in December, National Highways, the government body who control and operate the CCTV cameras on the M5 (and the rest of England) restricted access to their feeds, freezing the images on that date and not allowing third parties like us to give you the access to the latest traffic images you previously enjoyed.

We've been working hard to get this access restored but have unfortunately met with nothing but bureaucratic red tape and a response of "no, because we said so" from National Highways.

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M5 traffic: live news updates

Live traffic updates for the m5 and m5 junctions, plus real-time reports on travel accidents, roadworks, snow and other delays.

The M5 is the primary motorway linking the Midlands to the West Country. On its route south-west, the M5 passes Bromwich, Birmingham and then through the Sandwell Valley. Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Bristol and Taunton are all on its 163-mile route, before it finally finishes up at Exeter.

For the majority of the time it is a standard three-lane motorway, but because it reduces to just two lanes in places it can be prone to congestion and other traffic issues. While it is not typically the busiest part of the UK road network, Friday afternoons, summer holidays and bank holidays can be particularly hectic times to hop on the M5.

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The history of the M5 

The first 26 miles of the M5 motorway opened in 1962 and stretched from junction four at Lydiate Ash to the trumpet junction at Tewkesbury where it joins the M50. Despite Worcestershire County Council, the local police force and the County Surveyor of Worcestershire pushing for a three-lane route, the Ministry of Transport insisted that a two-lane motorway was to be built. Consequently, when the decision was made to widen the Worcester section of the M5 it cost £123 million to make the alteration.

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From 1967 to 1970, the M5 was extended north of junction four, along with the addition of Frankely services. Much of the construction was built as an elevated three-lane motorway using concrete pillars as support. The M5 was also extended southwards, from 1967 to 1977, through Somerset and down to Exeter, using a three-lane motorway layout once again.

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M5 traffic: Live updates for the South West as Easter bank holiday weekend getaway begins

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• Friday 7 April 2023 at 4:59pm

Drivers are being warned to expect long delays on the roads as the Easter bank holiday weekend gets underway.

The worst of the congestion is expected to hit roads in the South West on Good Friday, according to the RAC and traffic monitoring service Inrix.

An estimated 17 million trips are planned over the bank holiday weekend, with traffic already building at a number of congestion hotspots.

Easter Saturday and Monday are expected to be slightly less busy, with 2.3 trips expected on each day.

To help ease some of the pressure, National Highways has temporarily lifted around 1,400 miles of roadworks from Thursday 6 April to help alleviate the queues.

More than double the normal traffic levels are predicted for the M5 south between Bristol and Bridgwater.

The A303 westbound near Stonehenge is also predicted to be extremely busy, with drivers expected to face long delays.

16:30pm: Please be reminded that the M5 Somerset is experiencing severe delays southbound between J19 Portishead & J21 Weston-super-Mare due to an increased volume of traffic due to the Easter getaway. Average journey times are being delayed by at least 90 minutes. Allow extra time.

15:45pm: Somerset -This incident is now clear, and all lanes have re-opened on the M5 northbound in Somerset between J22 Burnham-on-Sea and J21 Weston-super-Mare. Long delays remain in the area but should now start to ease.

15:15pm: Somerset - One lane closed and queueing traffic due to traffic problems on M5 Northbound from J22 (Burnham-on-Sea) to J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare).

@ASPolice led incident. There's a 30-minute delay on approach with 5.5 miles of congestion.

14:30pm: A38 Westbound closed, queueing traffic due to an accident from B3271 (Trematon) to New Road Terrace (Landrake). Cornwall.

13:50pm: Traffic released and all lanes have reopened on the M5 Southbound between J21 Weston-super-Mare and J22 Highbridge and Burnham following an earlier collision. 13:45pm: The M5 Somerset is experiencing long delays southbound between J16 Thornbury Filton and J21 Weston-super-Mare due to an increased volume of traffic due to the Easter getaway. Average journey times are being delayed by at least 90 minutes.

12:20pm: Traffic is held on the M5 Southbound between Junction 21 at Weston-super-Mare and Junction 22 at Highbridge and Burnham.

National Highways say they are clearing debris and a fluid spill after a crash.

6:50am - A387 in Cornwall has reopened after being closed in in both directions closed due to accident.

7:20am - Reports of broken down vehicle on A38 at B3416 Deep Lane in Devon . Traffic is coping well.

8:30am - Heavy traffic on A386 in both directions at Golf Links Road, Devon .

11:40am - Very slow traffic on the A38 Eastbound before the Tamar Bridge heading into Devon. Travel time is 15 minutes.

10:45am - Slow traffic on A303 Westbound around and past Stonehenge in Wiltshire. Travel time is 30 minutes.

8.45am - A303 Westbound partially blocked, queueing traffic due to accident at A345 Countess Road (Countess roundabout). Travel time is around 10 minutes.

12:30pm - Long delays on the M5. One lane is closed due to an accident and a fuel spillage on the M5 Southbound near Sedgemoor Services. Travel time is 40 minutes.

11:50am - One lane closed and queueing traffic due to accident on M5 Southbound near Strowland Lane (Sedgemoor Services)

10:00am - Traffic heavier than normal on A371 in both directions near The Natterjack Inn pub in Somerset.

8:15am - One lane closed due to broken down vehicle on M4 Eastbound from J20 Almondsbury Interchange to J19 M32, Bristol . Traffic is coping well.

11:50am - M4 Westbound lane closed on entry slip road due to broken down vehicle at J19 M32 Bristol . Traffic is coping well.

When are the best and worst times to travel this bank holiday?

According to the RAC, major roads will be busiest between 10am and 4pm on Good Friday. Drivers are being urged to avoid these times if they want a smoother journey.

On Saturday 8 April, the busiest time to drive is estimated to be between 11am and 2pm.

Sunday is expected to see the least travel disruption with major roads particularly busy between 12pm and 2pm.

Come Monday 10 April, traffic will once again be at its worst between 12pm and 2pm.

RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “With many people keen to make the most of the double bank holiday this Easter weekend, we’re expecting the customary jams across parts of the road network to make this Good Friday a bad Friday for drivers, especially those who are planning on covering longer distances.

“Traffic volumes could be even higher if the sun chooses to make a welcome appearance.

“The South and West are the areas to watch as they’re home to some vital roads responsible for carrying vast numbers of people to the holiday destinations of the West Country.

“Our advice to anyone heading that way is to get on the road as early as possible on Good Friday, or travel on a different day entirely.”

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Live: Bank Holiday traffic causing long delays on M5 and other South West roads

It's expected to be a busy long weekend across the regions roads

• Updated 22:06, 25 AUG 2023

There are long delays on the M5 and other major routes in the West Country as the Bank Holiday weekend begins. Traffic queues have been building around the region since this morning as people go on a getaway over the next few days.

The M5, especially the southbound carriageway between junctions 15 an 23, is often very busy at this time of year as holidaymakers descend to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. As of 4.30pm, there are delays between junctions 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and 18 (M49 interchange) on the motorway.

The busiest travel time is often Friday afternoon, with holiday travellers mixing with commuters from across the region. Drivers should also be prepared for extra delays throughout the weekend.

READ MORE: Police hunt for dangerous Yeovil lorry driver who caused chaos on A303

Traffic camera images from the M5 show queues across various bits of the motorway. There is also congestion on roads including the M4 around the Almondsbury Interchange.

This is a live blog. Scroll down for updates.

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Sedgemoor Services reopen

An update from traffic monitoring website Inrix says: "Service area re-opened on M5 southbound at Strowland Lane (Sedgemoor Services). Sedgemoor Services is located between J21 and J22."

Earlier tyre change incident cleared

Road monitoring website Inrix says: "Traffic easing, vehicle needing a tyre to be changed earlier on M5 northbound from J11 A40 (Gloucester/Golden Valley Bypass) to J9 A46 (Tewkesbury)."

Crash closes lane on M5

A lane was closed between junctions 23 and 24 following a crash.

Traffic monitoring website Inrix says the lane has reopened, but delays remain.

Read more here .

Earlier holiday traffic on M5 easing

Road monitoring website Inrix says the holiday traffic queues between junctions 21 and 18 of the M5 have eased.

Sedgemoor Services area closed

Traffic monitoring website Inrix says: "Service area closed on M5 southbound at Strowland Lane (Sedgemoor Services). Sedgemoor Services is located between J21 and J22."

Holiday traffic clearing on M4

Updates from road monitoring website Inrix says: "Traffic easing, holiday traffic on M4 eastbound at J20 M5 J15 (Almondsbury Interchange)."

Broken down vehicle cleared

An update from traffic monitoring website Inrix says: "All lanes open and traffic easing, broken down vehicle removed on M5 northbound from J25 A358 (Taunton) to J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South)."

M5 lane closed for tyre change

Traffic monitoring site Inrix says: "One lane closed due to vehicle having a tyre changed on M5 northbound from J11 A40 (Gloucester/Golden Valley Bypass) to J9 A46 (Tewkesbury). Traffic is coping well."

Long delays on M4

Delays of 45 minutes have been reported on the M4 following the crash.

Lane 1 (of 3) is closed on the #M4 in #Gloucestershire westbound between J19 and J20 due to a collision. Delays of 45 minutes above normal travel times, please allow extra time for your journey. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/3jM0Vu2oN0 — National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) August 25, 2023

M4 lane closed after crash

A lane is closed on the M4 in Bristol following a crash.

M4 lane closure

Inrix reports: "Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on M4 Westbound from J19 M32 (Bristol) to J20 M5 J15 (Almondsbury Interchange)."

Train chaos expected at Reading Festival

Strikes being staged by the RMT union mean revellers going to Reading Festival will have plan ahead if they are looking to get the train there.

Reading Station will close at 7pm tomorrow (August 26) and not reopen until 7am on Sunday as a result of the strikes.

A limited service will also be operating to the station while the strikes take place.

M5 lane closed by breakdown

A post on traffic monitoring website Inrix says: "One lane closed and queueing traffic due to broken down vehicle on M5 northbound from J25 A358 (Taunton) to J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South)."

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Pictures from traffic camera on the M5 show queues forming along the motorway.

Lane closed near Taunton

One lane closed and queueing traffic due to broken down vehicle on M5 Northbound from J25 A358 (Taunton) to J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South).

'Long delays' on M5 between junctions 21 and 18

A post from road monitoring website Inrix says: "Long delays due to holiday traffic on M5 in both directions between J21 A370 (Weston-super-Mare) and J18 (M49 Interchange)."

Delays continue across region

M5 Somerset - northbound

Queueing traffic due to earlier broken down vehicle on M5 Northbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ) to J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead). All lanes have been re-opened.

Long delays due to holiday traffic on M5 Northbound from J25 A358 (Taunton) to J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead).

M5 Somerset - Southbound

Queueing traffic due to earlier broken down vehicle on M5 Southbound at J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ). All lanes have been re-opened.

M4 Bristol - Eastbound

Queueing traffic due to holiday traffic on M4 Eastbound at J20 M5 J15 ( Almondsbury Interchange).

M4 Cardiff - Eastbound

Long delays due to holiday traffic on M4 Eastbound from J30 A4232 Pentwyn Link Road (Cardiff Gate) to J26 A4051 ( Malpas Road). Travel time is 30 minutes.

Holiday traffic at Taunton

"Long delays due to holiday traffic on M5 Northbound from J25 A358 (Taunton) to J21 A370 (Weston-super-mare)."

Delays on other side of bridge

"Long delays due to holiday traffic on M4 Eastbound from J30 A4232 Pentwyn Link Road (Cardiff Gate) to J26 A4051 (Malpas Road). Travel time is 35 minutes."

Holiday traffic causes delays on M4

"Queueing traffic due to holiday traffic on M4 Eastbound at J20 M5 J15 (Almondsbury Interchange)."

Lots of queuing traffic

"One lane closed and queueing traffic due to broken down vehicle on M5 Northbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ) to J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead). Congestion not helped by the holiday traffic in the area."

Very long delays

Second broken down vehicle closes M5 slip road lane

"M5 Southbound lane closed on exit slip road, heavy traffic due to broken down vehicle at J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon)."

Traffic cameras show long delays

Holiday traffic and broken down vehicle causing delays

"One lane closed and queueing traffic due to broken down vehicle on M5 Northbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon) to J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead). Congestion not helped by the holiday traffic in the area."

Heavy traffic through North Somerset and Bristol

Highways Englan shows areas of congestion through North Somerset and Bristol.

M32 blocked

Inrix says: "Usual slow traffic on M32 and Newfoundland Way Southbound in to Bristol city centre. Travel time is ten minutes."

M4 also heavily blocked

M4 - CARDIFF - EASTBOUND

Long delays due to holiday traffic on M4 Eastbound from J30 A4232 Pentwyn Link Road (Cardiff Gate) to J26 A4051 ( Malpas Road). Travel time is 40 minutes.

M4 - MONMOUTHSHIRE - WESTBOUND

Slow traffic due to holiday traffic on M4 Westbound from J23A A4810 ( Magor Services) to J26 A4051 ( Malpas Road).

Heavy congestion near Bristol

20 miles of tailbacks

Highways England is reporting severe delays on the M5 around Bristol. Drivers heading south face 20 miles of bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.

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M5 reopens near Exeter after potato lorry overturned

Emergency services have been called to the collision

• Updated 20:24, 20 DEC 2023

The M5 is now open after a lorry overturned near Exeter. The busy motorway was shut heading southbound due to the collision between junction 28 and junction 29 for most of the day.

National Highways South West traffic officers were at the scene and emergency sevices have been called. In a statement on X - formerly Twitter - a spokesperson said: "UPDATE - The #M5 southbound closure has been reduced and is now closed between J28 ( #Cullompton ) and J29 ( #Exeter ). Complex recovery of the overturned lorry remains ongoing at scene."

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The M5 reopened around 12 hours later just after 8pm.

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Confirmation the M5 has reopened

The m5 is now open.

Queueing traffic due to earlier overturned vehicle and earlier shed load of potatoes on M5 Southbound from J28 A373 Honiton Road (Cullompton / Service Area) to J29 A3015 Honiton Road (Exeter / Honiton). All lanes have been re-opened.

The lorry and the potatoes have now been cleared but there is still traffic in the area. Diversion - Via the B3181 through Willand, Cullompton and Broadclyst.

The lorry is now upright!

Latest as 'complex recovery' of lorry begins, the m5 remains closed.

M5 Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to overturned lorry, recovery work and shed load of potatoes from J28 A373 Honiton Road (Cullompton / Service Area) to J29 A3015 Honiton Road (Exeter / Honiton).

The lorry has also shed a load of potatoes which are in the process of being picked up. Diversion - Via the B3181 through Willand, Cullompton and Broadclyst.

Police trying to rescue the potatoes for charity

Despite our efforts the M5S remains shut whilst we empty 22 tons of potatoes mainly by hand! we are rescuing as many as possible for charity! #MPS6758JONES @DevonLiveNews @BBCTravelSW pic.twitter.com/36A90JhHGl — Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team (@DC_RPT) December 20, 2023

The 22 tonnes of potatoes

The overturned lorry carried 22 tonnes of potatoes.

Sgt Owen Jones, from Devon and Cornwall Police, said the recovery operation was proving difficult.

"Unfortunately it's blocking all three lanes and the hard shoulder," he said.

"We're working hard to get it recovered but unfortunately 22 tonnes of loose potatoes are causing us quite some problems.

"It's hindering recovery at the moment."

The lorry may be up right again, judging from this webcam picture

Another lorry has broken down

One lane closed due to broken down lorry on M5 Southbound from J30 A376 Sidmouth Road (Exeter / Service Areas) to J31 A38 (Okehampton turn off). Traffic is coping well.

The M5 closure has been reduced

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Pictures show m5 chaos near exeter after lorry overturns.

Pictures show massive traffic queues on the M5 near Exeter today (December 20) following a lorry crash. The southbound side of the motorway is shut between Junction 27 and Junction 29 after the large vehicle overturned and blocked all three lanes.

Officers rushed to the collision shortly before 8am. Police say the road is likely to remain shut for 'some time'.

Read the full story here .

M5 diversion routes

Diversion routes are in place on the M5 near Cullompton after a lorry crash shut the carriageway. The southbound side of the motorway is shut between Junction 27 and Junction 29 after the large vehicle overturned and blocked all three lanes.

Read the route in full here .

M5 remains closed

The m5 south is now shut between tiverton and exeter.

The #M5 south is now closed between J27 #Tiverton and J29 #Exeter following the earlier collision involving an overturned lorry. The closure has been extended to facilitate turning traffic caught within the closure. Please allow extra journey time if in the area this morning. pic.twitter.com/xj9MyDFmPP — National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) December 20, 2023

The road was shut at around 8am

Roads traffic monitoring service, Inrix reports: "M5 Southbound blocked, delays due to overturned lorry from J28 A373 Honiton Road (Cullompton / Service Area) to J29 A3015 Honiton Road (Exeter / Honiton).

"The road has been closed since around 07:55. Trapped traffic is now in the process of being turned around. Diversion - Via the B3181 through Cullompton and Broadclyst."

Traffic will be turned around from back of queue, National Highways confirms

Traffic caught within the #M5 south closure between J28 & J29 will be turned around and released via the rear of the queue. Please remain in your vehicle and await instructions from Traffic Officers or Police. Please be aware it will take some time to release all traffic. pic.twitter.com/JEJ9C31UXV — National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) December 20, 2023

Southbound carriageway likely to remain shut for 'some time', police say

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson told Devon Live: "Police were called to reports of a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a lorry on the southbound carriageway of the M5 between just south of junction 28 at around 7.55am today, Wednesday 20 December.

"One person is reported to have been injured but the injuries are not thought to be serious at this time. Emergency services are at the scene.

"The southbound carriageway has been closed between junctions 27 and 28 and is likely to remain so for some time. The incident is ongoing."

Picture from the scene

M5 southbound closed between J28 and J29. All three lanes plus hard shoulder blocked. Will provide more updates as soon as we can. pic.twitter.com/0DNFn6nlkF — Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team (@DC_RPT) December 20, 2023

The motorway is shut heading southbound

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Easter travel – live: Storm Nelson brings bank holiday chaos as planes can’t land and flooding cancels trains

LIVE – Updated at 03:47

Britons hoping to get away for the Easter bank holiday weekend have had their plans dashed as Storm Nelson leaves planes unable to land and trains cancelled.

The Spanish-named storm is expected to bring 70mph winds to some coastal areas of the UK as the country gears up for a wet long weekend.

Great Western Railway closed multiple lines on Thursday due to flooding. All lines between Westbury and Swindon were closed due to the disruption and the main line from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads was also closed.

People looking to fly to their destinations this weekend have also faced disruption as some planes have struggled to land amid the strong winds.

Two million holidaymakers are set to take flight over the weekend, with one airport bracing for “record-breaking” passenger numbers.

Dramatic footage showed an easyJet flight wobble on the runway before aborting a landing at Gatwick Airport at around 12:30pm. It landed ten minutes later successfully.

For motorists, the RAC warned that journeys on the road could take up to twice as long as usual this weekend as 14 million people are expected to set off.

Warning over Easter ‘carmageddon’ traffic chaos – which day will see the worst traffic?

Drivers are being warned of chaos on roads over the Easter weekend, with as many as 18.5 million car trips planned at the start of school holidays .

Those setting out on their journeys are likely to encounter delays from Thursday 28 March, when children break up at the end of term, into Good Friday, with one specialist warning that it could be “carmageddon” for those making their getaways.

The overall travel picture should not be as bad as in 2023, when the Easter weekend coincided with strikes that led to the cancellation and delays of dozens of flights and widespread rail engineering work.

These are the worst days for Easter traffic after ‘carmageddon’ warning

Barred from Europe: 2.4m Brits caught in post-Brexit passport chaos

Millions of Britons are barred from entering the EU by post-Brexit passport rules that are set to cause chaos over the Easter holidays.

With the getaway starting in earnest on Thursday, an estimated 2.4 million travellers have documents that can’t be used for trips to the EU because of the change in expiry requirements .

Since Brexit, British passports must have an issue date less than 10 years old on the day of departure to the EU, and must have at least three months left before their expiry date on the intended day of return. But millions of passports issued prior to September 2018 have longer validity periods.

Easter travel chaos: How bad will it be?

The great Easter getaway could see travellers caught up in delays by road , ferry, rail and air. In a normal year there would be a gap between most schools breaking up and the long weekend. But with Easter falling so early the two are combined. Term is ending at many schools on Thursday 28 March, putting extra pressure on transportation.

At least three major UK airports – Bristol, Newcastle and Edinburgh – have told The Independent this will be their busiest Easter ever. Some airlines are predicting record numbers for the spell between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Geneva routes will be extremely busy with winter sports fans, while Malaga, Alicante, Faro and Tenerife are the leading spring sunshine holiday destinations.

Easter travel chaos: How bad will it be and when are the worst time to travel?

Easter warning to drivers over bank holiday weekend after snow falls in Devon and Wales

Drivers in some parts of the country have been warned to take “extreme care” after snow fell overnight ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Snow settled in areas of Devon and Wales overnight as the weather over the next few days is set to be chilly and drizzly.

According to the RAC, 14 million people are due to travel on the roads this weekend with some popular routes taking double the amount of time they usually would.

Easter warning to drivers over bank holiday after snow falls in Devon and Wales

UK airport expects record weekend as Easter egg warning issued

Two million holidaymakers are set to jet off over the Easter weekend , with one airport bracing for “record-breaking” passenger numbers.

Turkey , Dubai and the Canary Islands are among the most popular destinations amid wet and windy weather forecast for the UK, although trips to Dublin are also in demand.

Travel trade organisation Abta said airports are reporting “strong numbers”, with 175,000 due to leave from Stansted , 105,000 from Luton , 160,000 from Manchester , 79,000 from Birmingham, and 89,000 from Edinburgh between Friday and Monday.

Manchester United fans risk being stranded after kick off time change

Manchester United fans have spoken out in anger against the decision to move their Premier League match against Brentford at the weekend to the late kick off time.

The match is due to kick off at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 30 March at 8pm GMT.

The kick off time is just two minutes before the last train is scheduled to depart London St Pancras for Manchester Piccadilly. London Euston is not in service this weekend because of engineering works between London and Milton Keynes.

UK Border Force staff to strike at Heathrow airport

More than 600 Border Force officers deployed at Heathrow airport will walk out for four days from 11 April – potentially causing chaos as families return from Easter holidays.

The strike by members of the PCS union has been timed to hit the busiest days for arrival at the UK’s biggest airport.

In a ballot that closed last week, PCS members who carry out immigration controls and passport checks at Heathrow airport voted by nine to one to walk out over a new roster and imposed changes to shift patterns.

The union says the changes could see as many as 250 staff losing their jobs.

The PCS general secretary, Fran Heathcote, said: “Ministers have 14 days to withdraw these unfair and unnecessary proposals or our members at Heathrow will take strike action.

“Consultation with staff has been a farce, with our members having little or no choice about the new arrangements.

“Ripping up flexible working arrangements is no way to treat staff especially, as the government says, their work is critical to our nation’s security.

“Some members are heart-broken that the Border Force has become ‘unprofessional and inhumane’.

“If the government is serious about border security, it should look at Border Force officers’ job security, look after its staff, scrap the changes and work with us to protect jobs and working conditions.”

The Independent has asked the Home Office for a response

Airport packed for Easter getaway hopefuls as planes struggle to land

Airports are packed with eager holidaymakers today as planes face difficulty landing amid extreme winds and heavy rain.

Drivers, rail passengers and now jet-setters are facing travel chaos as many attempt to get their Easter weekend started.

Turkey, Dubai and the Canary Islands are among the most popular destinations amid wet and windy weather forecast for the UK, although trips to Dublin are also in demand.

Travel trade organisation Abta said airports are reporting “strong numbers”, with 175,000 due to leave from Stansted, 105,000 from Luton, 160,000 from Manchester, 79,000 from Birmingham, and 89,000 from Edinburgh between Friday and Monday.

Manchester Airport managing director Chris Woodroofe said: ‘It’s exciting that record numbers of people will be taking off from here this Easter: 320,000 people will travel (through the airport) over the bank holiday weekend - that’s up 7 per cent on April 2023.’

It comes as dramatic footage showed an easyJet flight from Faro abort a landing at Gatwick Airport in heavy rain and strong winds at around 12:30pm.

The Airbus A320 wobbles from side to side before pulling up again to avoid disaster. It landed ten minutes later successfully.

Not very Great Western Railway

Rail passengers hoping to travel between London Paddington, the West of England and South Wales face an Easter full of problems.

The main line from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads is blocked because of flooding.

Passengers are being told by GWR: “Network Rail advise that due to flooding at Christian Malford, only one line is currently available between Swindon and Chippenham, meaning trains will have to ‘take it in turns’ to use the one available track.

“This will cause delays on the route between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads via Swindon, Chippenham and Bath Spa.”

On Sunday, the main line west of the capital will be disrupted in the morning due to emergency engineering works to sets of points.

Passengers are warned: “Emergency engineering works will affect services between London Paddington and Reading this Sunday. Customers are advised not to travel until midday.

“Repairs need to be undertaken to sets of points over Saturday night and Sunday morning to prevent further disruption affecting more passengers after the weekend.

“Trains will continue to operate between Reading and Bristol, South Wales, and Devon and Cornwall. However, there may be short-notice changes and cancellations, and customers are advised to check journeys beforehand.

“We’re very sorry for any inconvenience caused. Ticket acceptance will be in place with South Western Railway between Waterloo and Reading, and Chiltern Railways between Marylebone and Oxford.”

Attractions forced to shut amid extreme weather

People looking for a fun day out in some areas of the UK had their plans ruined today as the extreme weather forced some attractions to close.

Kew Gardens in London closed early at 3pm due to the wet and window conditions along with areas of Bushy Park and Kensington Gardens.

Dartmoor Zoo in Devon - which saw snow fall over night - also shut due to the wind alongside some National Trust sites including Needles Old Battery and Mottisfont Gardens in Hampshire

Nearly three inches of snow was recorded this morning at Sennybridge in Powys, Wales, while two inches fell overnight just north of Dartmoor.

Ferries cancelled as Storm Nelson brings extreme winds

Ferries have been cancelled and delayed today due to strong winds as Briton’s Easter getaway plans are left in tatters.

DFDS was forced to cancel some ferries from Dover to Calais and Dieppe to Newhaven on Thursday as sea conditions grew dangerous.

There is a yellow weather warning for wind currently in place in the south of England which predicts the possibility of road, rail, air and ferry disruption.

The Port of Dover also warned passengers that the English channel was “rough with a strong south-easterly breeze, force six”.

The Met Office has warned of wind gusts of up to 70mph in coastal areas today as Spanish-named Storm Nelson begins to wreak havoc on the country.

Plane forced to abort landing amid extreme winds

A plane was forced to abort a landing at Gatwick Aiport today as Easter getaway hopes are dashed for Britons across the UK.

Dramatic footage showed an easyJet flight from Daro attempt to land in heavy rain and strong winds at around 12:30pm.

It comes as Spanish meteorologists named Storm Nelson as it makes its way over to the UK. It is expected to bring gusts of up to 50mph in most places with warnings that winds could reach up to 60 to 70mph in exposed coastal areas.

London Euston station ‘extremely busy’ as travellers seek to beat line closure

London Euston, one of the UK’s busiest stations, is extremely busy as travellers seek to reach their destinations ahead of the line closure.

The terminus will be closed to all regional and long-distance trains throughout the Easter weekend.

From Good Friday to Easter Monday, Network Rail is closing the West Coast main line between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central.

New track will be laid near Kensal Green tunnel and a busy junction just south of Milton Keynes will be replaced.

The best diversion line for the West Midlands is the Chiltern route from London Marylebone to Birmingham, while London St Pancras is expected to be extremely busy with passengers heading for Sheffield and onwards to Manchester and elsewhere in northwest England.

Caledonian Sleeper trains will run to and from London King’s Cross – where the East Coast main line is expected to be running normally.

Devon County Council issued a warning to motorists, adding: “Our gangs have been working all night to keep the roads passable but drive with extreme care, avoid high roads and stick to main roads where possible.”

Read the full story here:

Two million holidaymakers are set to jet off over the Easter weekend, with one airport bracing for “record-breaking” passenger numbers.

Bristol, which predicts 30,000 holiday trips on Easter Sunday alone, warned people flying with chocolate: “If travelling with Easter eggs, passengers are advised to keep any chocolate treats in your cabin baggage and to make sure they’re easily accessible as they may need to be opened for a quick check.”

What are the busiest routes this weekend?

The RAC has warned that 14 million drivers could be facing long delays as they set off on their Easter getaways this bank holiday weekend.

The busiest routes are expected to be:

The M25 between the M23 for Gatwick and the M1 in Hertfordshire

M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton

M3 between the M25 and the south coast

Full list of Avanti West Coast disruptions

Here is a helpful list of all the affected Avanti West Coast services and stations impacted by engineering works this bank holiday weekend.

No trains will be running from London Euston as the busy station will be closed for all but Overground services.

Rail passengers warned not to travel as London Euston shuts over bank holiday weekend

Rail passengers have been warned to “travel either side of the Easter weekend” as London Euston is set to shut for the entire weekend.

Major improvements to track mean the busy station will be closing for all but Overground services from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

Network Rail has advised travellers to avoid the West Coast main line during the bank holiday, adding that engineering works between London and Milton Keynes. will also impact southern routes to and from London.

Replacement bus services will be in effect on various routes, and passengers have been urged to check their journeys in advance as they might face longer travel times.

Further train cancellations and delays

Extreme flooding is wreaking havoc in the South West today as several lines are forced to close on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Great Western Railway said all lines are closed between Westbury and Swindon until at least 2pm.

“Due to flooding across the railway network this morning, we need to reutilise the Melksham line for other purposes,” it said.

“As a result trains between Westbury and Swindon via Melksham are suspended until further notice.”

There have also been delays and cancellations between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, Westbury and Weymouth, Reading and Taunton and Sindon and Chippenham.

Severe delays on the M1

There are reports of severe delays on the M1 northbound between junctions J25 and J27.

According to AA, motorists are facing delays of 44 minutes with an average speed of five mph.

It is expected to clear later this morning.

Chaos on Great Western Railway

On one of the busiest days of the year for rail travel, flooding is causing chaos on the Great Western Railway between London Paddington, southwest England, Bristol and South Wales.

The line between Reading and Taunton is partially blocked with disruption expected until the rest of the day. GWR said: “We are sorry for the delay to your journey today. Flooding on the railway between Reading and Taunton has resulted in some signal failures along this route. Network Rail are working to rectify the faults. This means that our high speed services between Reading and Taunton have to run at reduced speeds through the affected areas. The line towards Taunton is now blocked due to further flooding.

“Our high speed services from London Paddington towards Devon and Cornwall will be diverted between Reading and Taunton which will add delay to your journey.”

Unfortunately the main diversion route is also experiencing problems. High-speed trains heading west from Swindon in Wiltshire to Bristol and Cardiff are having to reduce their speed from 125mph to just 5mph as a result of flooding on the line.

“Trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or diverted as a result,” says National Rail.

Easter travel chaos: how bad will it be?

The great Easter getaway could see travellers caught up in delays by road , ferry, rail and air.

In a normal year there would be a gap between most schools breaking up and the long weekend. But with Easter falling so early the two are combined.

My colleague Simon Calder has explained the Easter travel situation and how bad it might be:

Windy weather in Cornwall as millions head off on getaways

Around 14 million Britons are due to hit the road today as many head off on their Easter getaways.

Many will be heading for staycations in popular UK holiday spots such as Devon and Cornwall. However, pictures from Cornwall this morning show some windy and gloomy conditions.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for wind today in some parts of the south of England and showers are expected throughout the weekend.

Welcome to our liveblog

Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s liveblog on the Easter bank holiday traffic.

Huge delays are expected on the roads this afternoon as many head off on their weekend getaways.

Rail passengers have also been affected by cancellations and engineering works.

We’ll be bringing you the latest news as it happens.

14 million to hit the road this Easter bank holiday weekend

Drivers have been warned of huge traffic delays as millions of people are set to hit the road this bank holiday weekend.

The RAC warned journeys on the road could take up to twice as long as usual as 14 million people are expected to set off.

“With Easter falling earlier than usual at the start of the school holidays, it could be carmageddon for holidaymakers,” an RAC breakdown spokesperson said.

Journeys on the M25 between the M23 for Gatwick and the M1 in Hertfordshire are expected to take more than two hours, while the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton is also likely to be congested.

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