“People have come from Hampshire and Portsmouth but we’re stuck in different areas. It’s been really stressful trying to get from one place to the other.
“I don’t know [if he’ll make it], I hope so. It’s really congested.”
National Highways route manager Sean Walsh said drivers should allow extra time on their journeys during the closure or avoid the area.
He added that “sometimes it’s not possible to carry out the work that’s needed without a closure”.
Speaking on Badminton Road Bridge and looking at the works, Dave Jones said: “It’s very impressive.
“I’ve never seen the motorway this empty.
“It’s always good to see what engineering feats are happening.”