Press release

Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 18 April to Sunday 24 April 2016

Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.

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The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Bristol

M32 junction 1 to 2: Metro Bus Scheme (Bristol City Council work)

Narrow lanes will be in place with 50mph speed restrictions in operation northbound and southbound until the end of September 2016.

M48 Severn Bridge: cable work

Westbound lane one will be closed until early September.

M4 junction 18: surveys

Eastbound entry slip will be closed from 8pm on 19 April until 6am on 20 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

M48 Severn Bridge: structural work

Westbound carriageway will be closed from 8pm on 22 April until 6am on 25 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

M4 Second Severn Crossing: resurfacing

Eastbound carriageway will be closed nightly from 8pm on 22 April until 6am on 24 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

Gloucestershire

M5 junction 14 to 12: bridge maintenance

Narrow lanes with 50mph speed restrictions will be in place on the southbound and northbound carriageway until February 2017.

M5 junction 10 to 11: preparation works for bridge maintenance

Southbound carriageway will be closed from 8pm on 18 April until 6am on 19 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

M5 junction 11: preparation works for bridge maintenance

Southbound exit slip road will be closed from 8pm on 20 April until 6am on 21 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

Wiltshire

M4 junction 17: surveys

Eastbound exit slip road will be closed from 8pm on 21 April until 6am on 22 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

M4 junction 17: surveys

Eastbound entry slip road will be closed from 8pm on 22 April until 6am on 23 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

North Somerset

M5 junction 19: barrier renewals

Narrow lanes will be in operation northbound until early May 2016.

Somerset

M5 junction 24 to 23: maintenance

Carriageway will be closed northbound from 8pm on 18 April until 6am on 19 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

Devon

M5 junction 28: surveys

Northbound exit slip road will be closed from 8pm on 18 April until 6am on 19 April. Diversion will be clearly signposted.

General enquiries

Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.

Media enquiries

Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.

Published 14 April 2016