Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
M5 northbound Jct 11a exit slip road closed
Overall Scheme Details: M5 northbound Jct 11a exit slip road closed to support nearby footbridge demolition works.
Diversion: Diversion for A417 southbound traffic via M5 northbound, exit Jct 11 and return to exit at Jct 11a
Diversion for A417 northbound traffic via M5 northbound, exit Jct 11, A40 westbound, A417
✅ until 06:00 Sat 24 Oct
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound between junctions J4 and J4A
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 27 October 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M5 northbound between junctions J13 and J12
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:00 on 21 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound between junctions J12 and J13
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:00 on 21 October 2026
Severe
Starting soon
Lanes one and two will be closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 23 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 20 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound between junctions J3 and J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 21 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound between junctions J2 and J3
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 20 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound at junction J3
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 20 October 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 15 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound between junctions J23 and J24
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:00 on 14 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound at junction J21
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 17 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M5 southbound between junctions J20 and J21
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 16 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M5 southbound Jct 21 carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip (163/8 to 164/1)
Overall Scheme Details: M5 southbound Jct 21 - carriageway closure between the exit and entry slips for St Georges Structural Upgrade scheme.
Diversion: Diversion via - M5 Jct 21 exit and rejoin M5 via Jct 21 entry
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Severe
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M5 northbound Jct 24 to 23 - carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: M5 northbound Jct 24 to 23 - carriageway closed for ducting works.
Diversion: Diversion via A38
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Severe
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M5 southbound Jct 3 to Jct 4a carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M5 both directions Jct 4 to Jct 4a.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Severe
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 Fri 16 Oct
M5 southbound Jct 11 to 12 - carriageway closed for weekend
Overall Scheme Details: M5 southbound Jct 11 to 12 - 24/7 Weekend carriageway closure for footbridge demolition.
Diversion: Diversion from Jct 11 via A40, A417, A38, A430 re-join M5 at Jct 12
Diversion from Jct 11a via A417 eastbound, turn at Shurdington roundabout, return A417 westbound, A38, A430 re-join M5 at Jct 12
✅ until 06:00 Mon 19 Oct
Severe
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 Fri 16 Oct
M5 northbound Jct 12 to 11 - carriageway closed for weekend
Overall Scheme Details: M5 northbound Jct 12 to 11 - 24/7 Weekend carriageway closure including 50mph speed restriction for footbridge demolition.
Diversion: Diversion from Jct 12 via A430, A38, A417, A40 re-join M5 at Jct 11
Diversion from Jct 11a via A417 westbound, A40 re-join M5 at Jct 11
✅ until 06:00 Mon 19 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M5 northbound Jct 20 between exit and entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M5 northbound Jct 20 between exit and entry slip road carriageway closure for electrical works
Diversion: Diversion via exit and entry slip roads
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M5 southbound Jct 4a to M42 northbound link carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M5 both directions Jct 4 to Jct 4a.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M5 southbound Jct 7 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M5 both directions Jct 7 to Jct 9.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M5 northbound Jct 7 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M5 both directions Jct 7 to Jct 9.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M5 northbound Western Arm northbound to M6 link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M6 northbound Jct 7 to Jct 10.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 Fri 16 Oct
M5 northbound Jct 31 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M5 northbound Jct 31 entry slip road closure for inspections/survey works.
Diversion: Diversion via A38 southbound to Kennford and return northbound
✅ until 06:00 Sat 17 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 Fri 16 Oct
M5 southbound Jct 20 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M5 southbound Jct 20 entry slip road closure for barrier repair works
Diversion: Diversion via M5 Jct 19 and return
✅ until 06:00 Sat 17 Oct
Minor
Northbound Starting soon
The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J16
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:00 on 21 October 2026
❓ M5 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M5 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 1 set of roadworks running on the M5.
Is the M5 closed tonight?
26 closures are scheduled on the M5 in the next 72 hours. Each one is listed above with its window and diversion.
When are M5 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M5 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M5 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.