Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed. M5 Somerset - One lane closed on M5 from J26, A38 (Wellington) to J27, A361 (Tiverton), because of an accident. Lane closures: Lane three is closed. Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J23 (Highbridge) and J24 (Bridgwater) . Reason: Emergency barrier repairs. "Closed at 06:40 following an accident around 06:10.To keep up to date with all the latest updates on travel on the M5 across Somerset and the South West, join our The latest breaking news will be brought straight to your news feed including updates from the police, ambulance and fire and rescue services.We will also bring you updates from our courts and councils, as well as more lighthearted long reads.We'll also share your tips, pictures and videos, so do message us with your stories and updates.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.


Road cleared and traffic easing. Status: Currently Active. M5 - SOMERSET - SOUTHBOUND . Inrix states: Road cleared and traffic easing, accident cleared on M5 Southbound before J23 A39 (Bridgwater North). Bridgwater is a market town situated on the edge of the Somerset Levels, south of the Mendips and east of the Quantock Hills. Motorists have been told to allow extra time for their journeys this morning after a collision on the northbound carriageway of the The crash happened between junctions 24 (for the A38 to Bridgwater South) and 23 (for the A39 to Bridgwater North) at about 6.10am today (Wednesday, January 30).Highways England said traffic has been diverted via the A38 through Bridgwater.The latest update on the traffic and travel website Inrix read: "M5 Northbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident from J24 A38 (Bridgwater South) to J23 A39 (Bridgwater North). M5 Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work between J24 A38 (Bridgwater South) and J25 A358 (Taunton). Very slow traffic due to earlier debris on road and earlier accident, two cars involved on M5 Southbound between J24 A38 (Bridgwater South) and J25 A358 (Taunton). This isn’t scheduled until 2020 at the earliest, but consult M5 traffic updates to understand the disruption when work does start.

M5 Southbound partially blocked, slow traffic due to accident between J23 A39 (Bridgwater North) and J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South).

Inrix reported the incident to have happened at around 8.20am.Road cleared and traffic easing, accident cleared on M5 Southbound before J23 A39 (Bridgwater North).An Avon and Somerset police traffic bulletin states an HGV has broken down and recovery time will take 60-90 minutes.It adds there are three lanes of stationary traffic.An alternative route the force has suggested is to go off at Junction 22, down the A38 through Highbridge, and back on at Junction 23. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights.

All lanes have been re-opened. The M5 has been closed by emergency services after a serious collision near Taunton and an air ambulance is on its way to the scene. M5 Junction 23 - looking further ahead, there is proposed work planned at the Bridgwater junction to widen the slip roads. The latest update on the traffic and travel website Inrix read: "M5 Northbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident from J24 A38 (Bridgwater South) to J23 A39 (Bridgwater North). M5 Still closed southbound. Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 13 Aug 2020. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Disruption is building around junction 23 for the A39, Bridgwater North, on the M5 SouthboundA crash on the M5 has caused three miles of queuing traffic in Somerset this morning (Wednesday, August 5).Inrix Travel states the M5 southbound is partially blocked due to the crash near junction 23 for the A39 (Bridgwater North).Avon and Somerset Police are on the way to investigate the incident. Nearest town: 1.68 miles from Bridgwater.