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« on: October 16, 2009, 07:46:48 »
Well off forum topics, but maybe useful info for westcountry commuters.

The M5 is currently completely closed both ways between Avonmouth and Burnham on Sea (J18-J22) and is reported to be likely closed all day. Vehicle crashed into plyon bringing down power lines across the motorway. Emergency repairs may take all day and due to the dangers both carriageways have been closed. Diversionary routes in place but extreme delays are expected. South bound access from M49 also closed as well as Portbury Hundred.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/8310030.stm
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2009, 10:44:26 »
Have to feel sorry for all the commuters stuck in Portishead. Kinda brings into sharp relief the need for an alternative transport option for Portishead......
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2009, 16:11:46 »
Oh deary me, if its still closed, somebody I know is currently heading to Congresbury  Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2009, 17:09:58 »
Just heard it's reopened fully one way and partially the other.

What are the chances of vehicle crashing off the motorway and hitting a pylon? At least it didn't end up on a railway line like Heck.
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2009, 17:21:33 »
Highways Agency not reporting any problems apart from Friday night traffic for the M5 now.
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2009, 17:30:00 »
All now re-opened. Top work done by all the agencies involved in minimising the disruption. Kudos to a Western Power Distribution friend of mine and his 'line men' colleagues for working their socks off this morning, enabling a swift reopening of the motoway.
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2009, 17:41:08 »
Quote from: eightf48544 on October 16, 2009, 17:09:58
What are the chances of vehicle crashing off the motorway and hitting a pylon?

Yes, it seems it would have been quite an impressive stunt Shocked :

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It is believed the Nissan pick-up rolled several times before hitting the pole at about 0425 BST on Friday.

The driver escaped with minor injuries.
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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2009, 18:07:36 »
So those of you in the West Country that have any fears that "Trains delayed due to damage to overhead lines" you have just proved that "Motorway delays due to damage to overhead lines" is possible to.  Grin

Bit much calling it a pylon it looked very much to me to a telegraph pole, pylons are usually mahusive metal things
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