It’s easy to take motorways for granted. But when you think about it, being able to zoom from Wales to London in two-and-a-bit hours, or from Birmingham to Devon in three is actually kind of mad. So when these huge roads close, like the M25 did back in March, it can have quite the impact.
The latest motorway to face closures is the M5, which links the Midlands to the southwest of England. Sections of the M5 will be blocked off over various periods for the next four weeks, so if you frequently use the road, you’ll need to watch out. Here’s everything you need to know about M5 closures throughout April and May 2024.
When is the M5 closing in April and May?
Parts of the motorway will be closed overnight (from 9pm to 5am) from Monday, April 29 to Thursday, May 23 when work is expected to be done and dusted. The motorway will be open as normal during the day and there won’t be any closures on weekends.
Where is the M5 closed exactly?
The closure will be on section between J14 for Falfield Interchange and J17 for Cribbs Causeway. It will affect both northbound and southbound journeys.
Why is it closing?
The road will be closed off to allow for concrete repairs and new joints to be installed on Almondsbury bridge.
What’s the advice for drivers?
There will be a clearly signed diversion route set up for late night and early morning drivers and National Highways has told travellers to factor extra time into their journeys.
What’s been said about the closures?
A spokesperson from National Highways said: ‘We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community is kept to a minimum, and apologise in advance for any inconvenience these works may cause.’
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