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Unset concrete causes m-way chaos | |
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Newly-laid concrete that failed to set properly has caused rush-hour misery on the M4 and M5 motorways near Bristol. | |
The Highways Agency initially said it was tarmac that did not set, but later confirmed concrete caused the problem. | |
All lanes have reopened but traffic is moving very slowly around the Almondsbury Interchange and is also causing delays on the M32 into Bristol. | All lanes have reopened but traffic is moving very slowly around the Almondsbury Interchange and is also causing delays on the M32 into Bristol. |
Drivers are warned to expect disruption on all three motorways and to avoid the area if possible. | Drivers are warned to expect disruption on all three motorways and to avoid the area if possible. |
It is believed freezing temperatures overnight caused problems with the concrete and the shape of the road started to distort when traffic was first allowed to use it. | |
Ken Dunn, Operations Manager for the Highways Agency, said: "Overnight repairs to the motorway overran. | Ken Dunn, Operations Manager for the Highways Agency, said: "Overnight repairs to the motorway overran. |
"Workers were digging a trench across the motorway and there were delays in refilling it due to technical difficulties." | "Workers were digging a trench across the motorway and there were delays in refilling it due to technical difficulties." |