A road is closed near Bath due to an overturned van, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix.

Gorse Lane was closed at around 7.30am in Pennsylvania between the A420 and the A46.

A van has 'rolled over' on the road, according to the AA.

Traffic is described as 'very slow' by Inrix. The incident could affect traffic between Bath and Bristol heading towards the M4.

Traffic is also very slow at the Cold Ashton roundabout because of the incident.

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Road now open

The road is now open, says Inrix:


Gorse Lane in both directions re-opened, overturned van removed between A420 and A46.

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Traffic coping well

According to Inrix:

Gorse Lane in both directions closed due to overturned van between A420 and A46. Traffic is coping well.

Gorse lane is a common cut through to avoid Cold Ashton roundabout.

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The road is still closed, says Inrix

Gorse Lane in both directions closed, very slow traffic due to overturned van between A420 and A46. Congestion to A46 and A420 towards Cold Ashton.

Gorse lane is a common cut through to avoid Cold Ashton roundabout. Delays of 10 minutes are seen approaching the roundabout.

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Traffic busy nearby

According to Inrix:

A4174 Bristol Ring Road Westbound busy but moving between A4175 Durley Hill / A4 Keynsham By-Pass / A4 Bath Road (Hicks Gate Roundabout) and A420 Deanery Road (Deanery Road Roundabout).

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A46 traffic very slow

Traffic is very slow heading towards the M4
Traffic is very slow heading towards the M4 (Image: Traffic England)
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10 minute delays

According to Inrix:

Gorse Lane in both directions closed, very slow traffic due to overturned van between A420 and A46. Congestion to A46 and A420 towards Cold Ashton.

Gorse lane is a common cut through to avoid Cold Ashton roundabout. Delays of 10 minutes are seen approaching the roundabout.

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Police aware of the incident

Avon and Somerset police have said it is unknown how long the road will be closed for.

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