The M5 in Somerset was closed on Tuesday, October 8, southbound between J25 near Taunton and J26 near Wellington due to flooding sparked by heavy rainfall. National Highways set a diversion route in place, with road users being advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signs.

The M5 in Somerset is closed southbound following heavy rain on Tuesday 8 October. Drivers are being diverted off the road at junction 25 for Taunton, as far as Wellington, due to flooding.

A stretch of the M5 was closed by flooding in Gloucestershire this afternoon and standing water continues to cause problems as we head towards rush hour on Tuesday, October 8. The motorway was shut heading southbound and caused major delays. The closure was in place at junction 14 for Falfield.

Delays are expected on the M5 in Devon this morning due to a partial road closure. One lane is closed on the northbound carriageway between Cullompton and Tiverton while emergency repairs are completed on the road.

National Highways said the M5 in Somerset was temporarily closed southbound on Tuesday afternoon due to flooding after heavy rainfall.

A section of the M5 is closed due to flooding in Somerset this afternoon, Tuesday, October 8. The motorway is closed southbound and there is a significant build-up of traffic which is likely to get worse as the afternoon progresses.

A major motorway has been forced to close after heavy rain caused flash flooding on the carriageway. National Highways have warned that delays will increase after the M5 was closed southbound between junction 14 for Falfield and 15 for the M4. A spokesperson said: ‘The M5 is closed southbound between J14 Falfield and J15 M4.

A stretch of the M5 is closed by flooding in Gloucestershire this afternoon (Tuesday, October 8). The motorway is shut heading southbound and traffic is building. The closure is in place at junction 14 for Falfield.