Highways bosses in England have vowed to "work round the clock" to free nearly all of the nation's motorways and A-roads from roadworks before Christmas. National Highways said it is doing all it can to make sure people can get to their loved ones for the festive period and aim to have nearly 98 per cent of major routes roadworks-free.
As part of Christmas plans, National Highways said disruption will be kept to a minimum on most of the country's ongoing roadworks from 6am on December 20 until 12.01am on January 3. However, motorists are also being urged to check the traffic and condition of their vehicle before setting off, especially with the recent cold snap freezing England.
Bristol is one of the areas which has been hit by sub-zero temperatures while areas of motorway in Somerset and Gloucestershire have also been covered in snow recently, with several crashes reported as a result. Looking ahead for the coming week, temperatures are set to remain low as Christmas approaches, meaning icy roads may continue to be an issue.
