03 August 2012
Spectators travelling to Olympic football matches at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Friday, August 3, and Saturday, August 4, are advised to plan their journeys and allow extra time.
The Severn Crossings and routes into Wales could be busier than usual on Friday and Saturday afternoons and in the early evening on Saturday as spectators make their way to the Millennium Stadium.
The Women's quarter final on Friday between Brazil and Japan kicks off at 5pm. The Men's quarter final on Saturday between Great Britain and South Korea starts at 7.30pm.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time to travel over either Severn Crossing into Wales. Routes that could also be busy include the M5 southbound between junction 14 and junction 15 and the M4 westbound from junction 19 in to Wales. The M49 may also experience an increase in traffic during these times.
Mike Wilson, Highways Agency Regional Director in the South West said: "We know that people will enjoy these matches more if they are able to make their way to and from them with minimal delays. Cardiff is a fantastic city so spectators may even like to consider spending the day there and avoiding the busiest times on the roads. Our advice to all road users is to plan their journeys and allow extra time as the routes into Wales could be especially busy before the matches.
The Highways Agency will use electronic message signs to give drivers information about any diversions and delays, and provide the latest information about traffic conditions on the motorways and other major roads they manage using travel updates on local radio.
People can use a range of Highways Agency mobile services to check the traffic conditions on these routes before they leave or when parked. The information services include an iPhone app, mobile website and regular updates on our Twitter feed at @HAtraffic_swest."
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