M5 | Somerset | Earlier Incident | Long Delays 80 minutes

The M5 currently has residual delays of at least 80 minutes between J26 and J24 near Taunton, covering several miles of the northbound carriageway. The delays are due to an earlier road traffic collision which closed lanes 2 and 3 (of 3) on the carriageway. All lanes re-opened at 10:35 today.

For traffic approaching the delays locally, you are advised to expect disruption with extra journey time and you may wish to re-route or delay your journey.  

If travelling towards this area from further afield, delay information will remain visible our on-road variable message signs until delays have cleared.

Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysSWEST regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.