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Bristol Post
National
Ross Millen

Highways England issues severe weather alert to drivers as snow forecast in south west

Highways England have issued a severe weather alert to drivers and asked motorists to consider if their journeys are "absolutely essential" before travelling.

Snow is forecast to hit the South West of England and any road users intending to travel through the Midlands and southern England tomorrow (January 24) are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before travelling.

It comes after Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for the South West of England for Snow and Ice.

The warnings are in place from 1am from tomorrow (January 24) until 9pm tomorrow and cover Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire.

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The alert reads: "Highways England in conjunction with the Met Office is monitoring the weather conditions and because of the forecast, have issued a Severe Weather Alert for snow in the East and West Midlands, South East, South West and the East of England on Sunday 24/01 between 01:00 and 23:00.

"Road users are advised to take extra care and to allow plenty of extra journey time. In accordance with current travel guidelines please consider whether the journey is absolutely essential before travelling.

The latest information on road conditions on England's motorways and major trunk roads is available via our website at www.trafficengland.com. In addition, our 24/7 customer contact centre is available on 0300 123 5000 to provide assistance."

Met Office has put out the following advice in regards to travel throughout the weather warnings:

  • Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services with some higher-level routes perhaps becoming blocked for a time.
  • Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers
  • Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel
  • Some rural communities could become cut off
  • Power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
  • Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
  • Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
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