Please be aware of the following planned protests this coming Monday 4th July which may impact traffic. You can download a pdf of these notices here.
Notice of Planned Demonstration | |
| Date | 4 July 2022 |
| Time | 0700-1900 |
| Location | M4 Prince of Wales Severn Bridge. It is unclear if the old Severn Bridge (M48) is also involved |
| Organiser | Numerous small groups. Gwent Police are leading on consultation |
| Purpose of Protest | Protest at the cost of road fuel. |
| Planned Activity | Gwent Police have authorised a demonstration 0700-1400 on the west side of the second Severn crossing, the Prince of Wales Bridge (where the toll booths used to be). Some demonstrators would like to fully blockade the bridge in both directions for this period. |
| Estimated Attendance Number | Organisers expect 120 to attend |
| Level of Disruption | Depends. If the bridge is fully closed then this will create serious disruption on M4 and M5. This could then create significant disruption throughout the local area and beyond. |
| Services Impacted | Disruption to the major road network Disruption to emergency services Disruption to council activity Business continuity issues |
| Planned Update | Monday 4 July 2022 |
| Additional Information | Multi-agency TCG at 0800 Monday 4 July 2022. Gwent Police are leading. The fact that numerous small splinter groups are involved makes consultation difficult. |
| If you have any additional information on this activity, please email Protests@bristol.gov.uk |
Notice of Planned Demonstration | |
| Date | 4 July 2022 |
| Time | 0845 – 1300 |
| Location | M5 Jn24 (Bridgwater) >> M5 Northbound >>M4>>M32 |
| Organiser | Avon and Somerset Police are leading on consultation |
| Purpose of Protest | Protest at the cost of road fuel. |
| Planned Activity | Slow moving (30mph) convoy causing traffic disruption |
| Estimated Attendance Number | 80 |
| Level of Disruption | Delays and slow-moving traffic on the motorway network. |
| Services Impacted | Disruption to the major road network Disruption to emergency services Disruption to council activity Business continuity issues |
| Planned Update | Monday 4 July 2022 |
| Additional Information | It is unclear where the protest will end. It is also unclear whether the protesters will attempt another 30mph convoy on the return journey. |
| If you have any additional information on this activity, please email Protests@bristol.gov.uk |