M5 traffic

The M5 southbound remains closed after a crash that forced traffic off the motorway. The road has been shut near Cribbs Causeway since 8.40am.

The latest from Inrix: "M5 in both directions closed long delays, queueing traffic due to recovery work, accident and spillage of hydraulic fluid from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J18 M49. Inrix reports: "M5 Southbound closed severe delays, stop-start traffic due to emergency resurfacing repairs from J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway) to J18 M49. "Northbound has now re opened but southbound remains closed as the road requires resurfacing from the spillage. They said: "The M5 in South Gloucestershire is closed northbound between J18A (M49) & J17 (Cribbs Causeway) and southbound between J17 & J18 due to a collision whereby a tipper truck has collided with an overhead gantry sign in lane 1. The M4 is now closed in both directions after a mutli-vehicle crash this afternoon. In the meantime, we advise people to add a little extra time for their journeys, and to consider alternative routes where they can. "Northbound has now re opened but southbound remains closed as lane one requires resurfacing from the spillage. Cameras show traffic is being forced off the motorway in both directions." Traffic not helped by the problems on the Prince of Wales Bridge. "Structural engineers are currently on scene carrying out a full inspection of the damage sustained. Congestion to M4 for northbound traffic A38 Gloucester Road as it diverts. The road has been shut near Cribbs Causeway since 8.40am.