Live updates as M49 link from M4 to M5 is closed
A slip road off the M4 has been closed following a "large diesel spill". The M4 J22 eastbound exit slip road to the M49 after the Prince of Wales Bridge is currently closed due to a "large diesel spill".
A diversion is currently in place via the M5 south at J20. An engineer is said to be currently en route to assess the road surface. This has caused queuing traffic along the M49. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here.
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