Traffic is building up on the M5 due to a broken down lorry, according to Inrix.

Currently, two lanes are closed due to recovery work and a broken down lorry on the M5 Northbound from J12 A430 (Quedgeley / Hardwicke) to J11A A417 (Gloucester / Cirencester).

National Highways says that the broken down vehicle is causing delays of 20 minutes, and is expected to clear between 18:15 and 18:30.

We will bring you the latest updates in our live blog below. Scroll down for updates.

Catherine Shuttleworth

Traffic now cleared

Traffic on the M5 between J12 and J11A has now cleared, according to both Inrix and National Highways.

Recovery work has been completed and the broken down lorry has been removed.

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Catherine Shuttleworth

Maps show the build up of traffic

Traffic maps show congestion on the M5 after a lorry broke down between J12 and J11A.

Maps show the build up of traffic on the M5 in red (Image: Inrix)
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Catherine Shuttleworth

Delays of up to 20 minutes

National Highways are saying that drivers should expect delays of up to 20 minutes, with the incident expected to clear between 18:15-18:30.

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Two lanes closed on M5

Two lanes on the M5 between J12 and J11A are currently closed after a lorry broke down.

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