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Motorists warned ahead of M4/M5 Almondsbury interchange closure for months of repairs
Overview
Motorists are being warned to plan their journeys ahead as months of repair work begins at the M4/M5 Almondsbury Interchange. National Highways announced that the road will be fully closed from the M4 junction 20 westbound to the M5 junction 15 northbound, starting at 22:00 BST until 06:00 on 6 December. The essential maintenance includes concrete repairs, waterproofing, resurfacing, and lighting updates to prevent future emergency closures, though drivers should expect disruption and follow signposted diversions.
Key points
- Months of repair work is beginning at the M4/M5 Almondsbury Interchange.
- The road will be fully closed from the M4 junction 20 westbound to the M5 junction 15 northbound starting at 22:00 BST until 06:00 on 6 December.
- Work includes lighting, camera installation, concrete repairs, waterproofing, safety barriers, bridge joints, resurfacing, drainage, and road markings.
- Traffic will be diverted via the M5 southbound junction 16, which is expected to experience extra pressure.
- The permanent repairs follow temporary emergency fixes carried out at the junction in 2024.