Motorists are being warned of traffic chaos this morning as National Highways has issued multiple red notices that could see drivers stuck in traffic.

The M48 Severn Bridge in South Gloucestershire is closed in both directions between J1 (Aust) and J2 (Chepstow) as a result of strong winds.

The closure will depend on wind speeds throughout the day, which will be monitored by National Highways via Met Office data.

Traffic is being diverted via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and is open to all traffic. National Highways said it would update motorists on any changes to the traffic conditions.

Drivers are dealing with traffic issues across the country this morning

Similarly, the M20 eastbound (Coastbound) in Kent is closed between J7 Detling Interchange (Maidstone, Sheerness, Canterbury, Ramsgate A249) and J8 Hollingbourne Interchange (Lenham A20; Maidstone Services).

Roadworks were taking place on a bridge, with workers identifying a damaged bridge joint, impacting all three lanes.

National Highways reported that the bridge joint would require a full replacement before the road can be reopened for traffic.

The authority apologised for any inconvenience caused, adding that an emergency replacement was being arranged to complete the repair.

The M20 remains closed for most motorists

It added: "Currently we are not able to provide an estimated re-opening time for the motorway but we are advising road users to expect the road to remain closed beyond the morning peak period."

Motorists impacted by the closure should follow the hollow circle diversion symbol and exit the M20 at Junction 7 onto the A249 Maidstone towards Bearsted Road, before turning southeast towards New Cut Road.

From here, they can turn south into New Cut Road towards the A20. Drivers should travel along the M20 to re-join the M20 at Junction 8.

The M25 in Kent is also closed, with motorists blocked from travelling clockwise between J3 (M20, Swanley) and J4 (Orpington).

Emergency Services, including Kent Police, are in attendance at a collision, with National Highways Traffic Officers on scene assisting with traffic management.

Normal traffic conditions on the M25 are not expected to resume until after 1pm

Drivers in Northamptonshire are also being urged to check traffic conditions before travelling or even delaying their journey following a serious collision which caused a diesel spillage.

The A14 in Northamptonshire is closed westbound between J11 Cranford Interchange (Finedon, Cranford A510) and J10 Burton Latimer Junction (Rushden A6; Kettering A6003) after a collision involving multiple heavy goods vehicles.

National Highways stated: "The road is completely blocked and therefore road users caught in the closure will need to be released by being turned around from the back of the queue.

"Once our traffic officers have put the closure in place they will commence doing this. However, it will take time for all road users to be cleared from within the closure.

Traffic maps show long delays on the A14 and surrounding roads

"We thank you for your patience whilst this is done. Please await instructions from our Traffic Officers."

Units from Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue, East Midlands Ambulance Service and National Highways are attending the collision scene and diesel spillage.