M5 Motorway Closed Near Bristol Causing Major Traffic Delays

The M5 motorway near Bristol is closed in both directions due to a police incident, causing heavy traffic and delays. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes.

M5 Motorway Closure Due to Police Incident

The M5 motorway has been closed in both directions near Bristol following a police incident. The closure affects the stretch between junction 18 for Avonmouth and junction 19 for Portbury, according to Avon and Somerset Police.

Traffic Impact and Alternative Routes

Traffic management service Inrix reports significant delays, with congestion extending northbound to junction 20 for Clevedon and southbound to junction 17 for Cribbs Causeway. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the affected area.

Additional heavy traffic has been observed on the A4 Portway heading into Bristol towards Hotwells, as motorists divert from the southbound closure. Similarly, the A370 towards Congresbury is experiencing increased traffic from those diverting northbound.