PA Media reports, citing National Highways, that the M5 in Gloucestershire is closed southbound from junction 11A for Gloucester to junction 12 for Quedgeley because of “extensive flooding”.
In an update it said “contractors are en route to try to deal with the flooding”.
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GWR is reporting delays between Bristol Parkway and Gloucester because trains are having to run at reduced speed because of what it describes as “heavy rain flooding the railway”.
It expects delays to be in place until 9am.
In England, National Highways have notified drivers that several stretches of A-roads are closed due to weather conditions. That includes:
A66 in Cumbria in both directions between the A1M and the M6 due to snow
A628 Woodhead Pass in South Yorkshire/Derbyshire in both directions between A616 for Flouch and A57 for Hollingworth – flooding
A1 in Lincolnshire in both directions between A607 for Grantham and B1174 for Little Ponton – flooding
A49 in Herefordshire in both directions betweenA4112 for Stockton and A44 for Leominster – flooding
Crashes have also closed the A38 in Derbyshire northbound from A50 for Findern to A5111 for Mickleover, and the A46 in Warwickshire in both directions between A452 for Kenilworth and the M40 (junction 15).
In a statement Manchester airport says it has reopened runways after an earlier closure due to snow.
It advises passengers to check with airlines directly about arrivals and departures, as there may be delays due to the earlier closure.
Flights to Germany that were scheduled for 6.30am and 7am departures have been delayed until 9am and 8.30am respectively.
PA Media reports, citing National Highways, that the M5 in Gloucestershire is closed southbound from junction 11A for Gloucester to junction 12 for Quedgeley because of “extensive flooding”.
In an update it said “contractors are en route to try to deal with the flooding”.
The latest Met Office map shows the extent of the weather warnings in force across the UK, with heavy rainfall predicted in southern England, and warnings about snow and/or ice in place in parts of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. You can find the weather warnings here.
Manchester airport has issued a statement saying that its runways are closed due to snow.
At 6.30am the airport put out a message saying:
Our runways are temporarily closed due to heavy snow, as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible.
The safety of our passengers is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience during this time. Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today.
We will update you as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Snow has closed the runways at Manchester airport as travel disruption is threatened across multiple areas of England, Wales and Scotland
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