Transport & traffic summary

Published: 31 March 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M5 Southbound - M5 southbound between J13 and J14 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M5 southbound between junctions J13 and J14 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 31 March 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 31 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.65 miles of Slimbridge.

M5 Northbound - M5 northbound between J14 and J13 | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J14 and J13 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 31 March 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 31 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.02 miles of Alveston.

M5 Southbound - M5 J13 southbound access | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J13 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 31 March 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 31 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.96 miles of Slimbridge.

M5 Northbound - M5 J14 northbound access | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J14 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 31 March 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 31 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.88 miles of Alveston.

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