FLOODING has closed two lanes on the M49 near Bristol this morning.

Lanes are closed on the motorway in both directions following overnight rainfall.

The motorway forms a link between the M5 motorway at Junction 18, and the Second Severn Crossing.

Drivers travelling in both the northbound and southbound direction between the M5/A4 and the M4 may experience delays.

Normal traffic conditions are expected to return sometime after 8am.