M5 traffic chaos as flooding causes closures and huge delays

Emergency services at the scene

National Highways reports: Avon and Somerset Fire & Rescue are working with the Environment Agency, Police, Our Traffic Officers and Contractors at scene to clear the flooding as soon as possible. Diversions

Northbound traffic is diverted to follow the solid triangle symbol:- Exit the M5 at J16 onto the A38. Follow to re-join the M5 at J14

Southbound traffic is to follow the Solid Circle symbol:-

Exit the M5 at J14 and at the end of the slip road turn right onto the B4509 westbound At the junction with the A38 turn left onto the A38 southbound, towards Bristol Continue on the A38 for approximately 8 miles to Almondsbury Roundabout/M5 J16 Take the third exit to rejoin the M5 southbound.

Delays are likely on the approach to this closure, with additional journey times also expected on diversion routes.