M5 closures: April and May 2024 dates and everything you need to know
A section of the motorway will be closed overnight for the next four weeks.
www.timeout.comHere are the latest M5 closures I could verify from recent reports:
- A WalesOnline article from January 30, 2026 notes the M5 was completely closed due to a welfare incident with significant tailbacks, with authorities working to free trapped vehicles. This represents a major, short-term shutdown in the southwest region.[1]
- A February 6, 2025 report highlights a weekend closure around junction 27 as part of ongoing works by National Highways, with a planned closure of the southbound slip roads during that period.[2]
- For ongoing or repeated late-night/overnight closures tied to maintenance, several outlets (including local and National Highways updates) show recurring, scheduled windows rather than a single large closure, often with diversions and advised extra travel time.[3][5][6][7]
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