M5 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the M5
M5 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M5:
Motorway Information
- Motorway
- M5
- Description
- The main motorway through South West England. Linking the M6 at Great Barr (on the Birmingham / West Bromwich / Walsall border) to Exminster near Exeter.
- Counties
- West Midlands, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Somerset, Devon
- Length
- Existed Since
- 1962 – present
- Completed
- Constructed 1962–1977
Text TRAFFIC M5 to 68899 for live M5 traffic news
M5 North J15
RoadworksThe M5 northbound entry slip at junction J15 (Almondsbury) will be closed , due to roadworks, between 10 pm and 6 am, from 19 May 2013 to 24 May 2013.
Reported: 20/05/2013 05:30:03M5 Traffic North J1-J2
RoadworksOn the M5 northbound between junctions J2 (Dudley) and J1 (West Bromwich), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 7 pm and 5:30 am, from 18 May 2013 to 20 May 2013.
Reported: 20/05/2013 05:30:04M5 Traffic South J21
RoadworksOn the M5 southbound at junction J21 (Weston super Mare), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 7 pm and 6 am, from 20 May 2013 to 23 May 2013.
Reported: 20/05/2013 05:30:03M5 South J21
RoadworksOn the M5 southbound entry slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) , minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 18 May 2013 to 13 December 2013.
Reported: 20/05/2013 05:30:03M5 Traffic South J15
RoadworksThe M5 southbound entry slip at junction J15 (Almondsbury) will be closed , due to roadworks, between 10 pm and 6 am, from 19 May 2013 to 24 May 2013.
Reported: 20/05/2013 05:30:03Traffic Conditions by SMS
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More Information
M5 Motorway Services
Bridgwater Services
M5 at J24
Cullompton Services
M5 at J28
Exeter Services
M5 at J30
Frankley Services
M5 between J3 and J4
Gloucestershire Gateway Services
M5 between J11a and J12
Gordano Services
M5 at J19
Michaelwood Services
M5 between J13 and J14
Oldbury Services
M5 at J13
Sedgemoor (North) Services
M5 northbound between J21 and J22
Sedgemoor (South) Services
M5 southbound between J21 and J22
Strensham Services
M5 between J7 and J8
Taunton Deane Services
M5 between J25 and J26
Tiverton Services
M5 at J27
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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Bristol area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewWraxall Service Station (1.3mi away)
Bristol 01275 857177 - ViewTesco Stores Ltd (1.6mi away)
Bristol 01275 517545 - ViewWelcome Break (2.4mi away)
Bristol 01275 375885 - ViewLodway Service Station Ltd (3.1mi away)
Bristol 01275 372561 - ViewMarkham Filling Station (3.2mi away)
Bristol 01275 372122
Regional Weather Forecast
Tomorrow's weather (Tuesday) in Bristol will be cloudy with light rain with a maximum daytime temperature of 62°f and a nighttime temperature of 50°f (17°c/10°c). Wind will be coming in from the N, reaching 8mph. On Wednesday it'll be cloudy with light rain , with 7 miles per hour wind from the N. Daytime temperatures will reach 61°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 40°f (16°c/5°c).
Wind from the NNW will reach mph in Bristol on Thursday), with sunny intervals in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 59°f, and 39°f overnight (15°c/4°c). Friday's weather will be sunny intervals in Bristol, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 51°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 38°f (10°c/3°c).
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21 MAY![]() MAX 62° (17°c) MIN 50° (10°c) WIND 8mph (N) | 22 MAY![]() MAX 61° (16°c) MIN 40° (5°c) WIND 7mph (N) | 23 MAY![]() MAX 59° (15°c) MIN 39° (4°c) WIND 11mph (NNW) | 24 MAY![]() MAX 51° (10°c) MIN 38° (3°c) WIND 18mph (WNW) |
Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.
| 100.2 FM | Classic FM (Bath) www.classicfm.co.uk/ |
| 101.0 FM | Kiss 101 (Glastonbury) www.totalkiss.co.uk/ |
| 101.2 FM | Smooth FM (Newton) www.smoothradio.co.uk/ |
| 102.4 FM | Touch FM (Burton) www.touchtbl.co.uk/ |
| 103.0 FM | GWR FM (Bath) www.gwrfmbath.co.uk/ |
| 103.6 FM | Radio Bristol (Bristol) www.bbc.co.uk/bristol/local_radio/index. |
Local Police

- ViewAvon & Somerset Police (1.9mi away)
Portishead 01275 818181 - ViewBritish Transport Police (Railways Only) (7.1mi away)
Bristol 0117-925 2836 - ViewGwent Constabulary (9.2mi away)
Magor 01633 880308 - ViewGwent Constabulary (13.4mi away)
3 Cardiff Road 01633 244999 - ViewTutshill Police Station (13.7mi away)
Tutshill 01291 622032
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewBrooks Auto Services (4.3mi away)
Cleeve 01275 462257 - ViewRAC (7.7mi away)
Bristol 0800 550055 - ViewHinton Garage (Whitchurch) Ltd (8.1mi away)
Whitchurch 01275 835999 - ViewS W L Salvage (8.2mi away)
Bristol 0117-972 3444 - ViewNigel Jones (8.3mi away)
Bristol 0117-972 1545
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewNAILSEA MOTOR SERVICES (1.3mi away)
Nailsea 01275856927 - ViewBLAKE & SQUIRES LTD (1.3mi away)
Nailsea 01275852024 - ViewKWIK - FIT (1.3mi away)
Nailsea 01275855247 - ViewWEBBS AUTOS SPECIALIST CARS LTD (1.4mi away)
Nailsea 01275851326 - ViewTICKENHAM GARAGE (1.4mi away)
Tickenham 01275852035
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Road Maps

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Accident Management

Involved in a road or motorway traffic accident on the M5? It's a stressful experience, but with help and advice from a friendly legal team of experts, you can get a replacement car immediately, make an injury and compensation claim and more at no cost to you.
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