Bristol

M5 traffic was heavily disrupted on 14 June 2026 after a police-led incident near Avonmouth Bridge, with closures at J18-J19, long queues near Bristol and residual delays after the motorway reopened.

M5 traffic delays after police incident near Avonmouth Bridge: what happened and what drivers need to know

M5 Closed Near Bristol: Diversion Routes & Traffic Updates

M5 Motorway Crisis: Strategic Gridlock Near Bristol and Essential Diversion Protocols