The M49 is expected to remain closed until at least 3pm after a four-vehicle incident yesterday evening.
The northbound direction of the motorway has been closed since 5:50pm yesterday after the incident occured.
National Highways have stated that the carriageway needs significant repairs and resurfacing before it can be reopened.
ā #M49 northbound at #Bristol likely to be closed until late afternoon for emergency repairs after a collision yesterday evening.
— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) November 29, 2024
š Travelling north on the #M5 ? Continue past J18 for the #M49 & use J16 for the #M4 & onward travel to Wales.
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The road surface has been impacted by fuel spillages, which has added to the clean-up time.
Only one person is believed to have been taken to hospital, with injuries that are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
Motorists are still being advised to avoid the area.
