M5 traffic snarled up in monster two-hour delays as drivers told to avoid the area

Huge delays on the M5 (Image: National Highways)

Drivers on the M5 near Bristol are facing delays of more than two hours this afternoon after a series of incidents brought traffic to a standstill.

A collision, an infrastructure issue, and flooding have all contributed to severe disruption on the motorway, leaving motorists stuck in long queues.

Two northbound lanes between junctions 20 and 19 have been closed this afternoon (Friday, November 14).

National Highways is warning of significant delays and urging drivers to avoid the area if possible.

Highways said: "Traffic has been released on #M5 #Somerset northbound between J20 ( #Clevedon ) & J19 ( #Portishead ) following a collision.

"2 (of 3) lanes remain closed between J20 & J19 for an infrastructure defect. Service provi