Cows Cause Severe Traffic Delays on M1, M4 in UK Motorways

Multiple incidents involving cows on major UK motorways have caused significant traffic delays. On the M4 in Cardiff, a cow walking on the road between Junctions 32 and 33 led to a complete standstill of westbound traffic, with authorities working to safely remove the animal. Similarly, on the M1, cows on or near the road between Junctions 24 and 26 caused lane closures and up to 30-minute delays for drivers. These animal-related disruptions have compounded existing traffic issues, with additional temporary traffic signals and convoy systems being introduced on other routes such as the A9 to facilitate ongoing roadworks. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and exercise caution in affected areas due to these delays and ongoing construction-related changes.