TRAFFIC was severe on the A40 due to a broken-down recovery van. 

Police were directing traffic in both directions near Eynsham after the van broke down and blocked the road.

Westbound traffic was particularly bad but was easing by 6.45pm. 

Oxford Mail:

Westbound A40 traffic through Cassington, shown on Google Maps at 5pm

On the A34 southbound a broken-down lorry blocked one lane near the Milton Interchange, which was still causing severe delays at 7pm. 

Oxford Mail:

Southbound A34 traffic shown on Google Maps at 5pm