Closure on major UK motorway after motorcyclist injured in ‘serious' crash
Emergency services have rushed to the scene, with drivers warned to expect significant delays to their journeys.
www.express.co.ukI don’t currently have live access to the latest traffic feeds, but I can summarize recent widespread reports about M5 junctions 30 and 31 delays and point you to where you can check live updates.
What’s been reported recently
- Oil spills and collisions near J31 have caused significant delays on the M5 southbound, with reports of long queues and temporary lane closures. Some coverage notes delays lasting about an hour or more, even after lanes reopened, due to residual congestion.[1]
- In other recent incidents around J30–J31, emergency service responses and crashes have led to substantial slowdowns and multi-mile congestion on approach roads, with typical delays ranging from 30 minutes to over an hour during peak recovery periods.[3][4]
- Routine roadworks around this corridor have historically produced periodic, planned delays, especially overnight or during certain windows when lanes are closed or exit slip roads are restricted.[7]
Where to check live updates
- National Highways live updates: search for M5 traffic and select the section around junctions 30–31 for current status, closures, and expected delays.
- Local traffic services or regional outlets (Devon Live, BBC local pages) often publish real-time notices when incidents occur or when works are scheduled.
- Waze/Google Maps live traffic layers can show current speeds and incidents on the M5 corridor near Exeter and through North Devon.
Tips to minimize disruption
- If you’re in the Dallas, TX area but planning a trip to or through Devon/Exeter, consider delaying travel if there’s an oil spill or crash reported near J31, or plan alternative routes via A38 or A303 where feasible.
- If you must travel, allow extra travel time (30–60 minutes typical for incidents around these junctions) and monitor the latest feeds just before you depart to adjust your route in real-time.
Would you like me to pull the very latest live updates for M5 J30–J31 now and summarize any current closures or delays? If you’re able to share your intended travel time, I can tailor the update to that window.