Drivers warned about series of M5 closures this week
Drivers in and around North Somerset will have six National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
www.wsfp.co.ukHere’s the latest I can confirm on M5 junctions 30 and 31 delays.
- Oil spill incident near junction 31 caused initial closures and long queues; traffic began moving again by the afternoon, with delays around an hour at peak and residual congestion into early evening.[1]
- A separate incident near junctions 30–31 involving a collision has led to further slowdowns and warnings of ongoing delays in the area.[3]
- Ongoing and planned works in the region have historically caused periodic disruptions, with advisories to expect intermittent delays, particularly during peak travel times.[2][4][7]
If you’re driving in or through Devon/Kent area and want real-time status right now, I can fetch the latest live updates for you, or set up alerts for changes on the M5 between J30 and J31. I can also suggest alternative routes or timings to minimize delays based on current conditions. Would you like me to pull the most recent live traffic feed or help plan a route?
Citations:
- Oil spill near Exeter causing delays and subsequent clearance.[1]
- Collision-related delays near J30–J31 and ongoing cautions.[3]
- General context on M5 delays due to works and typical advisories.[4][7][2]