Large tailbacks are being seen across the city as planned road works have started.
The A4 Anchor Road has been closed for resurfacing meaning congestion is being felt from Bristol Hippodrome and stretching as far as Temple meads train station.
Described this morning as emergency repairs by highway officials, the scheduled works are taking place from the junction with Lime Kiln Road to Jacob Wells Road.
Congestion has been reported at St James Barton Roundabout.
Traffic is also slow on approaches including St Augustine's Parade, Rupert Street and Baldwin Street.
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This morning a highways spokesman said: "A4 Anchor Road Westbound closed, slow traffic due to emergency repairs from Lime Kiln Road to B4466 Jacobs Wells Road.
"Congestion to St James Barton Roundabout. Traffic is also slow on approaches including St Augustine's Parade, Rupert Street and Baldwin Street. In the roadworks area."
Vehicles are stretching back along Victoria Street to towards the train station as people head out for the weekend in the city.
It does not bode well for visitors in coming weeks as the works are expected to continue for sometime.
Traffic is also slow on approaches including St Augustine's Parade, Rupert Street and Baldwin Street.
