M5 junction 27 concrete repairs
We’re carrying out essential repairs to the concrete that makes up the base layer of M5 around junction 27 near Willand.
Latest updates
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06 December 2024
Contraflow up and running
We now have two lanes running in each direction with all traffic using the southbound carriageway in a contraflow.
Early next year we’ll move traffic to the northbound side to allow us to work on the southbound carriageway. We’ll provide more information as our work progresses.
Upcoming closures and diversions
Please note that our upcoming overnight closures will now start from 9pm until 6am.
Monday 9 December to Friday 13 December
The northbound M5 will be closed between:
- junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 26 (Wellington) from 9pm to 6am each night.
- Traffic will be diverted via the A38 and B3181.
Tuesday 17 December to Thursday 19 December
The M5 northbound junction 27 exit slip road will be closed from:
- 9pm to 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via junction 26.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
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22 November 2024
Contraflow now in place - upcoming overnight closures
Our works to set up the contraflow system went well. We now have two lanes running in each direction with all traffic using the southbound carriageway in a contraflow.
Early next year we’ll move traffic to the northbound side to allow us to work on the southbound carriageway. We’ll provide more information as our work progresses.
Upcoming closures and diversions
Please note that our upcoming overnight closures will now start from 9pm until 6am.
Monday 25 November to Friday 29 November
The northbound M5 will be closed between junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 26 (Wellington) from 9pm to 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via the A38 and B3181.
Monday 9 December to Thursday 12 December
The northbound M5 will be closed between junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 26 (Wellington) from 9pm to 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via the A38 and B3181.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
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13 November 2024
Upcoming overnight closures – now from 9pm until 6am
Our works to repair the concrete that makes up the base layer of the M5 around junction 27 are progressing well.
We’re currently building the crossovers ready to enter in a contraflow system from mid-November.
Closures and diversions
Please note that our upcoming overnight closures will now start from 9pm until 6am.
Thursday 14 November to Friday 15 November
The northbound M5 will be closed between junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 26 (Wellington) from 9pm to 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via the A38 and B3181.
Saturday 16 November
The south gyratory on junction 27 will be closed for one night from 9pm to 6am. Traffic will be diverted via B3181, Willand Road & Heathcoat Way.
From 6am Saturday 16 November
Two lanes will be running in each direction with all traffic using the southbound carriageway in a contraflow.
Early next year, we’ll move traffic to the northside side to allow us to work on the southbound carriageway. We’ll provide more information as our work progresses.Monday 25 to Friday 29 November
The M5 northbound junction 27 exit slip road will be closed from 9pm to 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via junction 26.
Monday 9 to Friday 13 December
The M5 northbound junction 27 entry slip road will be closed from 9pm to 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via junction 28.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
Early next year, work will move traffic to the northbound side to allow work on the southbound carriageway. More information will be available as work progresses.
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25 October 2024
Our work progress and upcoming traffic management
Our works to repair the concrete that makes up the base layer of the M5 around junction 27 are progressing well.
We’re currently building the crossovers ready to enter in a contraflow system from mid-November.
Our works have now been paused for half term. We will then continue the works from week commencing Monday 4 November.
Upcoming traffic management
The following closures are scheduled to take place:
- Friday 1 November
The southbound M5 will be closed between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 28 (Cullompton) from 8.30pm to 6am. A diversion will be in place via the A38 and the B3181. - Saturday 2 November to Friday 15 November
From 6am on Saturday 2 November a lane will be closed on the southbound M5 between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 28 (Cullompton). - Sunday 3 November
The southbound M5 will be closed overnight between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 28 (Cullompton) from 8.30pm to 6am. A diversion will be in place via the A38 and the B3181. - Thursday 7 November to Friday 8 November
The southbound M5 will be closed overnight between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 28 (Cullompton) from 8.30pm to 6am each night. A diversion will be in place via the A38 and the B3181. - Sunday 10 November to Wednesday 13 November
The southbound M5 will be closed overnight between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 28 (Cullompton) from 8.30pm to 6am each night. A diversion will be in place via the A38 and the B3181. - Thursday 14 November to Friday 15 November
The northbound M5 will be closed overnight between junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 26 (Wellington) from 8.30pm to 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via the A38 & B3181. - From 6am Saturday 16 November
Two lanes will be running in each direction with all traffic using the southbound carriageway in a contraflow system.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
- Friday 1 November
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30 September 2024
Daytime lane closures to start this week
Thursday 3 October to Thursday 24 October
From 6.00am on Thursday 3 October, a lane will be closed on the northbound M5 around junction 27. Three lanes will be open southbound, with traffic using the hard shoulder.
Wednesday 23 to Thursday 25 October
The M5 will be fully closed northbound between junction 28 (Cullompton) junction 26 (Wellington) between 8.30pm and 6am each night.
Traffic will be diverted via the A38 & B3181.
Friday 25 October to Monday 4 November
Three lanes will be open in each direction over half term. Traffic will use the hard shoulder in both directions while we work in the middle of the road.
Sunday 3 November to Saturday 9 November
The southbound M5 will be closed between junctions 26 (Wellington) and 28 (Cullompton) from 8.30pm to 6am each night. A diversion will be in place via the A38 and the B3181.
From 6am Saturday 9 November
Two lanes running in each direction with all traffic using the southbound carriageway in a contraflow.
Early next year we’ll move traffic to the northside side to allow us to work on the southbound carriageway. We’ll provide more information as our work progresses.
This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
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16 August 2024
Work to start in September 2024
We’ll be carrying out our work in phases, starting after the main summer holiday time.
As we need to remove the surface layers above the concrete, we’ll need to set up a contraflow to keep everyone on the motorway safe. We’ll be starting near the central reservation, moving across the carriageway.
We’ll make sure three lanes are open in each direction during the October half term, and we’re due to complete our improvements in spring 2025, ahead of the Easter holidays.
Closure and diversion route information
Monday 16 September to Tuesday 1 October – overnight lane closures on the M5 around junction 27 (Tiverton) between 8.30pm and 6am each night. At least one lane will remain open in each direction.
Wednesday 2 October & Thursday 3 October – the M5 will be closed southbound between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 28 (Cullompton) between 8.30pm and 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via the A38 & B3181.
Friday 4 October & Saturday 5 October – the M5 will be closed northbound between junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 26 (Wellington) between 8.30pm and 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via the B3181 & A38.
Saturday 5 October to Thursday 24 October – from 6.00am on Saturday 5 October, a lane will be closed on the northbound M5 around junction 27. Three lanes will be open southbound, with traffic using the hard shoulder.
Friday 25 October to Monday 4 November – three lanes will be open in each direction over half term. Traffic will use the hard shoulder in both directions while we work in the middle of the road.
Tuesday 5 to Friday 15 November – the southbound M5 will be closed between junctions 26 (Wellington) and 28 (Cullompton) from 8.30pm to 6am each night. A diversion will be in place via the A38 and the B3181.
From 6am Saturday 16 November – two lanes running in each direction with all traffic using the southbound carriageway in a contraflow.
Early next year we’ll move traffic to the northside side to allow us to work on the southbound carriageway. We’ll provide more information as our work progresses.
This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
Project information
Overview
We’re carrying out essential repairs to the concrete that makes up the base layer of M5 around junction 27 near Willand.
We need to remove the surface layers above the concrete so there will be closures and a contraflow on the M5 to keep everyone on the motorway safe.
We’ll be starting this work after the main summer holiday time, and making sure three lanes are open in each direction for October half term, to minimise disruption. Our work will finish before Easter 2025.
Benefits
This will maintain and improve safety for everyone using this busy section of road and reduce the need for any unplanned closures.
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