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The road, which was built in the 1970s, has previously been described to make a “rattle”[1] as cars drive over.Somerset Council officers want to ensure the upgrade does not clash with other major improvements to the M5 being carried out by National Hig…
By JOSE RAMOS[1] Published: 23:50, 24 December 2024 | Updated: 23:54, 24 December 2024
Brits will wake up to a ‘green Christmas[2]’ as ‘exceptionally mild’ temperatures will continue closer to the new year, the Met Office[3] has conf…
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Two crashes on major Midlands motorways caused chaos for travellers driving home for Christmas[1]. The first took place on the M5 southbound between junctions five, for Droitwich, and six, for Worcester, and involved a lorry and a van at around 12.30pm…
The AA also reported two Somerset “hotspots” which may become more congested this week, after last week’s “Frantic Friday” and “Snarl-up Saturday”.
These include the A38 and the M5 motorway. Looking further afield, the M5/M4 interchange may also become…
Travel hotspots over the festive periodpublished at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December15:47 GMT 20 DecemberAs millions are making Christmas getaways, roads are predicted to see a higher volume of cars. The AA expects the following areas to be busier…
The motorways around Bristol and Somerset are experiencing one of the busiest days of the year, as people get away for the festive break or head out for the final shopping weekend before Christmas Day.
There has already been a minor crash on the M5 on …
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View image in fullscreen[1]Britain braces for big Christmas getaway amid weather and travel warningsAirports, train operators and motoring bodies forecast traveller numbers unseen since before pandemicBritain’s biggest festive getaway in years was exp…
There are long delays for drivers on the M5 motorway at Exeter after a lorry carrying hay bales caught fire on Friday 20 December.
Two lanes are closed on the southbound side of the motorway near Junction 31 for the A38 and the turn-off to Okehampton.
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