M5 diversion route in full after serious crash shuts motorway all night

Diversion routes are in place for drivers while the M5 remains closed in Somerset. The motorway has been shut in both directions for more than 12 hours [1] while Avon and Somerset Police are at the scene of a serious crash. The incident took place at around 11pm on Sunday, November 30, National Highways said, and closures have been in place overnight. The motorway is shut northbound between junctions 21-20 and southbound between junctions 19-21.

Drivers are being diverted through Bristol and it has been confirmed the Clean Air Charge has been stopped while the diversion route is in place. Drivers heading to and from Bristol Airport may also be affected by delays. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed in a statement officers are at the scene of a serious crash: "Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision on the M5 between junctions 20 (Clevedon) and 21 (Weston-super-Mare).

The M5 has been closed in both directions and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes." National Highways said: "Avon and Somerset Police are carrying out investigations at scene. The incident occurred at approx.

23:05.

The closures are expected to remain in place for a few (more) hours."

M5 Diversion routes

Northbound

Road users are advised to follow the Solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs

Exit the M5 northbound at J21
Join the A370 north/east towards Bristol
Travel north on the A370 through Congresbury, West Town and Long Ashton.
In Bristol and the A370 junction with the A4, join the A4 westbound.
Follow the A4 westbound towards Avonmouth.
At Avonmouth rejoin the M5 at J18.

Southbound

Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs

Exit the M5 southbound at J18
Head south on the A4, to the junction with the A3029
Then the A3070 south-west to Long Ashton,
Then south on the A4174, and south on the A38
Re-join the M5 at J22

Highways adds that cars and lighter vehicles can head southbound until J19, then take the A369 southeast to Leigh Woods, then the A370 southwest to Long Ashton, then south on the A4174, then south on the A38 until J22.

References

^ The motorway has been shut in both directions for more than 12 hours (www.somersetlive.co.uk)