M4 traffic: Overturned van near Prince of Wales Bridge causes major delays

An overturned van caused major traffic delays with queues stretching for more than a mile

Pete Hennessy Content Editor 00:22, 31 Jan 2026

A view of the M4

Motorists faced delays after a van overturned close to a major motorway bridge.

The collision occurred on the M4 eastbound between junction 22 Severn Beach and junction 21, shortly after the Prince of Wales Bridge, late on Friday evening, January 30, when a van overturned, reports Bristol Live[1]..

A National Highways spokesperson[2] confirmed: "Traffic released in lane two on the M4 eastbound between junction 22 and junction 21. Recovery of the van is in its final stages."

Tailbacks of approximately one and a half miles were reported for motorists travelling along the congested section of motorway.

Motorway cameras captured clear carriageways as National Highways managed the situation.

Avon and Somerset Police were also in attendance at the scene.

References

1. ^ Bristol Live (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
2. ^ A National Highways spokesperson (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)