The disruption is expected on the M5 due to scheduled roadworks between Friday, May 15, and Monday, May 18.
Motorists are advised to check for diversion routes before setting out to ensure smoother journeys.
You can find more information on road closures across England on the National Highways website.
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Is the M5 a busy motorway? Worst junctions
The RAC explained: “Some junctions on the motorway tend to get busier than others so be aware of potential delays by monitoring M5 travel news and M5 traffic updates – and try to avoid the worst of them.”
It shared the “worst junctions of the M5”, highlighting those that are “regularly busy”:
Junction 15
The RAC said: “The Almondsbury Interchange is a four-level stack interchange where the M5 meets the M4, M48 and M32.
“In peak times, M5 traffic gets congested in and around this junction.”
Junction 18 to 19
You could witness “a traffic bottleneck” here: “The Avonmouth Bridge often becomes a traffic bottleneck.
“In an effort to reduce congestion, the bridge was widened to four lanes each way in 2004.”
Junction 12
You might also experience bad traffic at Junction 12, according to the RAC: “In instances of heavy traffic, queues for the exit at this junction can back up onto the motorway, causing lengthy tailbacks.”
Worcestershire M5 closures for Friday, May 15
On the M5 Northbound, Junction 7 to Junction 6, there will be a carriageway closure for maintenance works from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday.
There will also be a carriageway closure on the M5 Northbound, Junction 3 to Junction 2, for maintenance works at the same time.
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Worcestershire M5 closures for Saturday, May 16
There are no M5 closures planned for this day.
Worcestershire M5 closures for Sunday, May 17
There are no M5 closures planned for this day.
Worcestershire M5 closures for Monday, May 18
On the M5 Southbound, Junction 5 to Junction 6, drivers can expect a carriageway closure.
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This will be in place for maintenance works from 9pm on Monday until 6am on Tuesday.
There will also be an M5 Southbound carriageway closure, Junction 5 to Junction 6, while maintenance works take place.
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