There is currently slow traffic on the M4 following a vehicle fire tonight (Saturday, April 20). The incident occurred westbound between junction 22 for M49 and Avonmouth and junction 23 for Chepstow after 7pm.
Traffic was held on the westbound side of the motorway for some time before lanes two and three were reopened. Traffic England is reporting long delays in the area, with one lane still closed.
An update from Inrix reads: "One lane closed due on M4 Westbound at J22 M49." National Highways has shared: "Traffic has been released on the #M4 westbound between J22 M49. Avonmouth and J23 Chepstow Lane 1(of 3) remains closed for recovery and clear up."
Elsewhere on the M4, the eastbound entry slip road is currently closed due to emergency barrier repairs at J19 M32 for Bristol. Traffic cameras show the congestion in the affected areas.
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Five vehicles have been involved in the crash
One lane closed and queueing traffic due to recovery work, earlier accident, five vehicles involved and earlier car fire on M4 Prince Of Wales Bridge Westbound after J22. Congestion to J21 (M48 interchange) and to M49 J1.
Traffic 'not moving' on the M4
Traffic England currently reports congestion on the M4 Westbound from junction 23 to junction 24.
There are two incidents on the M4
M4 Eastbound entry slip road closed due to emergency barrier repairs at J19 M32 (Bristol).
M4 - GLOUCESTERSHIRE - WESTBOUND - BRISTOL - One lane closed due to accident on M4 Westbound at J22 M49.
Latest traffic update from the M4
National Highways has shared: "Traffic has been released on the M4 westbound between J22 M49. Avonmouth and J23 Chepstow Lane 1(of 3) remains closed for recovery and clear up."
