M5 night closure: all you need to know about motorway being shut

M5 motorway closures begin tonight Here's everything you need to know

The M5 motorway will be closed in both directions between junctions 14 and 15 overnight for resurfacing work. The closures will be in place from 10pm to 6am each night from Monday, August 15 to Friday, August 19.

Diversions will be in place

During the closures, traffic will be diverted via the A419 and A420. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to follow the diversion signs.

The work is being carried out to improve the condition of the road surface and to extend the life of the motorway.

What to expect

During the closures, there will be no access to the M5 between junctions 14 and 15. Traffic will be diverted via the A419 and A420. Drivers should allow extra time for their journeys.

There will be highly visible signage in place to direct drivers to the diversion route.

Why is the work being carried out?

The work is being carried out to improve the condition of the road surface and to extend the life of the motorway.

The resurfacing work will involve removing the existing road surface and replacing it with a new one. The work will also include repairing any damaged sections of the road.

How long will the work take?

The work is expected to take five nights to complete.

The work will be carried out overnight to minimize disruption to traffic.