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M4 And M32 Motorways, M4 Junction 19 And M32 - Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic To Maintenance Works

BS16•Published 16/10/26
Western Daily Press • 

What is happening?

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(a)
THE M4 AND M32 MOTORWAYS (M4 JUNCTION 19 AND M32)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that National Highways Limited (a) intends to make an Order on the M4 and M32 motorways in South Gloucestershire and the City of Bristol so lighting and associated maintenance works can be carried out in safety.

The works are expected to take place overnight (20.00 to 06.00) on or after 2 November 2026 and be completed by 6 August 2027.

The effect of the Order would be to authorise the closure of:

(a) the northbound and southbound carriageways of the M32 between Junctions 2 and 3;

(b) the eastbound and westbound entry and exit slip roads an M4 Junction 19;

(c) the northbound and southbound entry and exit slip roads at M32 Junction 1;

(d) the southbound entry slip road at M32 Junction 2;

(e) the southbound exit and northbound entry slip roads at M32 Junction 3.

During the closures traffic would be diverted via junctions of the M4, M32 and local roads.

The closures (which would not apply to emergency services and works vehicles), and diversion routes would be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the works period and would only apply when traffic management measures are in place.

The Order would come into force on 30 October 2026 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months.

Paul Edwards, National Highways Limited

(a) Registered in England and Wales under company no. 9346363. Registered office Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA.

General Enquiries relating to this notice may be made to the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@nationalhighways.co.uk

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