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M5 Weekend Traffic Congestion Reported

National Highways said nearly a third of incidents involving people in crisis on the route occur there, despite Somerset having 12.9% of the region’s motorway network.

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Congestion and delays have been reported in both directions on the M5 in Somerset today, Saturday August 15, as weekend holiday traffic builds.

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M5 weekend traffic congestion reported

Congestion and delays have been reported in both directions on the M5 in Somerset today, Saturday August 15, as weekend holiday traffic builds.

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'Why does Somerset have such a problem with the M5?'

Frequent M5 motorway closures in Somerset spark concern, as incidents involving people in crisis rise. National Highways apologises for disruption.

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somersetcountygazette.co.uk broke the news in Somerset, United Kingdom on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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