M5 motorway5 days agoM50 carriageway reopens after large field fireSmoke has been blowing across the motorway before the road fully reopened, National Highways says.5 days ago7 days agoM5 closed as fire breaks out on lorry carrying woodThe closure is expected to last for several hours while firefighters tackle the blaze.7 days ago7 days agoPerson suffers serious injuries in M5 crashThere are long delays on the M5 after an earlier crash between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater.7 days ago7 days agoIs there a better way to manage traffic issues on the M5?Closures caused by incidents on the M5 in recent months are leading some drivers to call for changes to be made.7 days ago5 Aug 2026'Not a good year for the M5,' highways boss saysThe M5 has been closed a number of times in the South West for crashes and welfare issues.5 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Lanes shut on M5 after fire spread to embankmentAll lanes reopened by about 14:30 BST on Monday as the fire was tackled, the fire service says.3 Aug 202626 Jul 2026Urgent plea to PM for motorway junction fundingThe council has spent millions already planning the works to ease traffic and create employment space.26 Jul 202624 Jul 2026'My baby overheated during M5 closure'Siobhan says her baby overheated in her car seat as experts warn of busy motorway summer journeys.24 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Traffic warning for drivers after motorway closureAlthough the M5 has now reopened in Somerset, there are still severe delays in the area.17 Jul 2026...
