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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Jack Colwill

M5 link road near Cribbs Causeway blocked by crash - live updates

A key link road to Cribbs Causeway from the M5 is blocked after a collision.

Merlin Road, which links junction 17 of the motorway to the shopping centre, is partially blocked after a crash with heavy traffic reported in the area.

The crash was first reported shortly before 11am today (Thursday) between the M5 and Lysander Road.

There have been tricky conditions on the roads around the South West as the Met Office weather warning for wind remains in place through Thursday (March 11).

The update from traffic monitoring service INRIX says traffic going into the shopping centre is being affected.

The update says: "Merlin Road Southbound partially blocked, heavy traffic due to accident from M5 J17 (Cribbs Causeway) to Lysander Road (Cone roundabout).

"Affecting traffic heading into Cribbs Causeway."

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