M5 closed in both directions after serious crash near Weston-super-Mare - traffic updates

Traffic on the M5 today Credit: Traffic England

The M5 has been closed in both directions due to a serious crash involving 2 lorries. 

The collision happened this afternoon (April 29) between junction 22 for Burnham-on-Sea and junction 21 for Weston-super-Mare.

Avon and Somerset Police are at the scene and a diversion route is in place, marked by a solid triangle symbol.

The roads are already busy due to the bank holiday getaway and a long queue of traffic is building.

There is about five miles of congestion northbound, on approach to the closure at J22. People are advised to allow an additional 60 minutes on their current journey time.

An air ambulance service has been in attendance.

There were also delays on the M5 southbound following a crash earlier today near Exeter.

The incident involved a car and a lorry and caused delays of around 40 minutes.

M5 diversion

Road users are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs of travelling northbound:

  • Exit at J22

  • At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A38 northbound

  • At E Brent roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A370

  • Re-join the M5 at J21

Road users are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs of travelling southbound:

  • As above route, but in reverse