M5 - Road traffic collision
The M5 in Somerset is closed northbound between J25 (Taunton) and J24 (Bridgwater) due to a collision.
The M5 in Somerset is closed northbound between J25 (Taunton) and J24 (Bridgwater) due to a collision.
Avon and Somerset Police, South West Ambulance Service, Somerset and Devon Fire & Rescue, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and National Highways Traffic Officers are attending.
Traffic was held on the southbound carriageway whilst our officers install incident screens around the scene.
Southbound traffic is now running past the scene in the left two lanes with delays of up to 90 minutes on the approach.
Traffic caught within the closure northbound is being turned around from the back of the queue to exit at J25.
Diversion route
Northbound traffic are advised to follow the route marked by the solid circle diversion symbol, visible on local road signs
- Exit at J25 and at the roundabout take the second exit on to the A358 Toneway towards Taunton.
- Continue over the next roundabout to remain on the A358 Toneway. At the junction with the A38 turn right on to Bridgwater Road.
- Remain on the A38 northbound towards Bridgwater. At Sedgemoor Roundabout take the fourth exit on to the A38 link road towards J24 of the M5.
- At the roundabout take the first exit on to the M5 northbound.
If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
Further information is available from National Highways via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
