M5 traffic updates as Easter break underway across southwest

Motorists seeking to benefit from the Easter holidays have been driving right down to the southwest of their droves this weekend. Many drivers will probably be making an attempt to get their journeys out of the best way whereas the climate stays dry, with forecasts predicting rain early into subsequent week.

Holidaymakers are suggested to do all of the customary car checks earlier than making an extended journey this Easter break, to minimize the probabilities of a vehicular breakdown. Oil ranges, tyre pressures and display wash are all important pre-flight checks for anybody travelling right down to the south west this weekend.

Yesterday, visitors was largely orderly on the nation’s main roads, just like the M4, M5, M50. Whereas there have been visitors incidents in locations like Paignton, driving on the nation’s motorways went largely with out incident.

Analysis commissioned by Nationwide Highways exhibits that just one in six drivers test their tyres earlier than setting off on an extended journey, that means some might be taking to the highway with a probably critical car defect – learn the complete story here.

Dave Harford, visitors officer for Nationwide Highways, who patrols the M5, M42, M50 and different main routes stated: “That is the primary financial institution vacation of the yr so we anticipate the roads to be busy with individuals seeking to benefit from an extended weekend.“

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