Major disruption is expected on Monday (July 4) as protesters block all of the motorways serving Bristol to campaign against soaring fuel costs. Motorists have been urged to plan ahead as several key routes are likely to be affected, including the M4 Severn Bridge between England and Wales in both directions.
Police say that a slow-moving roadblock is also planned on the M5 between Bridgwater and the Almondsbury Interchange from around 8:30am, which is likely to head east towards Bristol via the M4 and M32. From there, there is a possibility the same protest could be carried out along the same route towards Somerset.
It is expected that the protests may also have knock-on effects on other roads, as drivers seek alternative routes. The protests are said to be around the cost of fuel.
