Diversion routes are in place following a crash on the M5 northbound, which left the stretch of motorway closed on the Devon/Somerset border between junction 27 (Tiverton) and junction 26 (Taunton). According to National Highways, the collision involved a lorry and a car and police have now completed their collision investigation.
Now access to the scene is possible, the carriageway surface is being inspected due to a large oil spill caused by the collision and the carriageway may need to be resurfaced before reopening. Recovery work is underway this morning (September 10) and the closure is expected to remain in place for several hours more.
National Highways has reported around 1.5 miles of congestion on the approach to the closure and is advising road users to follow the solid circle diversion symbol on road signs.
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Advice reads:
- Leave the M5 at J27 and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A38.
- Follow the A38 through Appledore and Wellington and at the Chelston roundabout take the 4th exit towards the M5 J26.
- At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit to rejoin the M5 northbound to continue your journey.
If this closure impacts your planned route, National Highways advises motorists to allow extra journey time and plan ahead.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting the Traffic England website and travel apps, or via its regional Twitter feed. The 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
Get updates on the crash here.
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