THOSE heading out this afternoon should be aware of an accident between the Almondsbury interchange and Bristol. 

One lane is closed due to the road traffic incident, which took place on the M4 Eastbound between Junction 20 M5 and Junction 19 M32.

Lane one (of four) is closed, which is normally the hard shoulder.

The event is expected to clear between 4.30pm and 4.45pm.

Normal traffic conditions are expected after 4.45pm, according to Highways England South West.