THERE are plans in place to close off the M5 for a few days as works continue into the night to fix parts of the Motorway in Somerset.

Announced by National Highways, the M5 is closing tonight for three days in a row this week.

M5 advance closures notice for tonight and the weekend: 

  • The M5 will be fully closed southbound at Junction 26 - Junction 28 from 8:30pm-6am tonight (November 1).
  • One lane will be closed on the M5 heading southbound for 13 days starting tomorrow (November 2) at Junction 26- Junction 28. This will be in place from 6am.
  • The M5 again will be fully closed southbound between Junctions 26-28 from 8:30pm-6am on November 3.

 

The A303 is also closing from 9pm-6pm at Mere to Tinkers Hill as part of the National Highway's planned closures.

Speaking ahead of the planned closures, a spokesperson for National Highways said: "The M5 is closed northbound between Junction 28 and Junction 26 for structural works.

"Diversion routes are in place via the A38 and B3181. If you have any questions, call the National Highways Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000, who will pass your query to the team, or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk.”