M5

M5 traffic was heavily disrupted on 14 June 2026 after a police-led incident near Avonmouth Bridge, with closures at J18-J19, long queues near Bristol and residual delays after the motorway reopened.

M5 traffic delays after police incident near Avonmouth Bridge: what happened and what drivers need to know

Avon and Somerset Police closed the M5 near Taunton on 13 June 2026 after reports of a person in live lanes, with traffic halted between J25 and J24 before searches found no one.

M5 reopens near Taunton after both carriageways shut over reports of person in live lanes

RAC predicts 21m Easter 2026 trips. Avoid M25, M5, M1, and M4 congestion with our live traffic guide for April 3-5. Check road closures, peak travel times, and official motorways diversion updates.

UK Easter Traffic: April 3–5, 2026 Guide to M25, M5, M1, and M6 Motorway Delays

M5 Closed Near Bristol: Diversion Routes & Traffic Updates

M5 Motorway Crisis: Strategic Gridlock Near Bristol and Essential Diversion Protocols

M5 traffic disruption continues across Bristol after a police-led incident on the Avonmouth Bridge. Although the motorway has reopened, long delays remain on city routes and access to Bristol Airport.

What is happening with M5 traffic today and why are delays still affecting Bristol and the airport