Stretches of the M4 and M5 near Bristol will be closed some nights this week as 50mph limits are introduced. National Highways is carrying out a scheme of works on both motorways throughout this year to improve safety.
A 50mph limit has already been introduced on the M4 heading into Bristol at the M32 turn-off, with signage advising that roadworks are expected to continue until 'winter 2023'. The wider changes include replacing four miles of the steel barrier on the M4 around Almondsbury Interchange with a concrete one, building three new emergency areas on the M5, upgrading traffic signs, renewing lighting, increasing CCTV cameras and carrying out drainage work.
Last month drivers were warned of potentially "severe delays" when the works commence, and National Highways has now shared an update. A post on its roadworks page read: "This week, we continue our work on the M4 by putting in narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit.
