M32 closure: Why and when the Bristol motorway will shut from this week
Multiple sections of the M32 in Bristol will be closed during the next couple of weeks, with diversions in place.
Why is the M32 closing?
The M32 will be shut to refresh road markings and replace cat’s eyes along the road.
The work will be carried out in phases with short sections of the carriageway closed overnight.
Well signed diversions will be in place.
When will the M32 close?
The road works will be taking place from today (April 22) to May 5 during weeknights between 8pm and 6am.
The M32 northbound between J3 and J2 will be closed on April 22 and 23.
The M32 southbound between J2 and J3 will be closed on April 24 and 25.
The M32 northbound between J2 and J1 will be closed from April 28 to 30.
The M32 southbound between J1 and J2 will be closed from three nights (excluding weekend) from May 1.
The M32 roundabout between M4 and J19 will be also be closed, at a date to be confirmed.
Diversion routes in place during M32 closure
- M32 northbound between J3 and J2 closure: HGVs and light vehicles to re-join M32 via Lower Ashley Rd, Cheltenham/Gloucester Road, Muller Road.
- M32 southbound between J2 and J3 closure: HGVs and light vehicles to take Muller Road to join Gloucester/Cheltenham Road. Take Lower Ashley Road then the A4320 and the A432. Join Warwick Road and take Lower Ashley Road to Millpond Street.
- M32 northbound between J2 and J1 closure: HGVs to take the A432 Fishponds Road and then Cleeve Hill. Take Bromley Heath Road to join A4174 heading to M32 J1. Light vehicles to take the B4469 to Fishponds Road. Join Cleave Hill and take Bromley Heath Road
- M32 southbound between J1 and J2 closure: HGVs and light vehicles to take reverse of J2 and J1 northbound diversion route.