Fuel protests are expected to block motorways serving a major English city on Monday morning (July 4) as motorists are warned to plan ahead. The disruption is likely to affect parts of the M5 near Bristol as well as the M4 Severn Bridge linking England and Wales in both directions.
Other roads that could be affected before, during and after the morning rush hour are stretches of the M4 and M32 with police saying there could be major disruption, BristolLive reports. Petrol costs have soared to record highs and it now costs on average more than £100 to fill up a family car.
Superintendent Paul Wiggington said: "Working alongside Gwent Police, we are engaging with the various organisers of these protests. People have a right to peaceful protest and liaison teams from both Gwent and Avon and Somerset have been working to understand campaigners' plans so public safety is maintained and to reduce disruption to others.
