M5 in Somerset Closed Both Ways Amid Major Emergency Incident

Motorway at standstill after cables fall & drivers hit with 2hr delays

TRAFFIC on the M5 was brought to a standstill following an emergency assessment needed on overhead cables. Traffic cameras between...

M5 in Somerset closed both ways amid major emergency incident

The M5 in Somerset is closed both ways between J22 and J23 due to a risk that overhead electricity cables could fall onto the road. National Grid UK are assessing this situation

M5 closed between Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater due to overhead power cable issues

Motorists are experiencing long delays on the M5 due to a full closure through Somerset this afternoon (Friday June 26th) while overhead poower cables undergo emergency assessment. The motorway is closed in both directions between junction 22 for Burnham-On-Sea and junction 23 for Bridgwater North, confirms National Highways with long delays in both directions between Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater. A National Highways spokesperson says “National…

M5 Traffic Update Today: Severe Lane Closures & Heavy Congestion Cause Somerset Closure Triggers 45-Minute Delays – Affected Routes, Junction Closures, Delay Times, Diversion Routes & Helpline Contact

M5 Traffic Update Today: Motorists travelling on the M5 in Somerset are facing significant disruption after a section of the motorway was closed in both directions due to the risk of overhead electricity cables falling onto the carriageway. The closure has resulted in long queues, severe delays, and heavy congestion across multiple stretches of the motorway, with emergency services and National Grid engineers responding to the incident. M5 Traff…