As usual, the M5, M4 and M32 are expected to be busy as people rush to enjoy the warm weather. The southwestern region is in “very pleasant” conditions this Easter weekend, with meteorologists predicting that mercury could peak at 22 degrees Celsius in some areas today. It comes after major roads in and around Bristol were shut down yesterday (April 14th) due to animal fires and dormant vehicles. There were long delays in the M4 and M5 as the escape from the banking holidays began. Read also: More than 450 residents oppose controversial West Slope housing plan The RAC estimates that 25.1 million road trips will be made by car between Good Friday and Easter Monday – making it the busiest Easter road in the UK in eight years. It comes as a Police and Crime Commissioner appeals to road users to be patient and careful so that they can reach the Western Country safely. Whether you are traveling on a bank holiday, vacation or spending time with family, you will want to know what the road conditions are like. We will keep you informed of all the latest from M5, M4 and M32 below. This is a live blog, scroll down for more updates
