Author: Kate Royston

To alleviate congestion at J19 of the M5, Highways England is reconfiguring the lanes within the exit-slip and roundabout to allow traffic to flow more freely. An overnight closure of the southbound exit and entry-slips is planned for Sat. 16th January 2021. There will be no access onto the J19 gyratory between these points from 20:00  in the evening until 06:00 the following morning.M5 J19 will be closed from the exit slip round to the entry slip and there will be no access to Gordano Services from the M5. Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place as agreed with N. Somerset and Bristol City Council. Please note: the B3124 is unsuitable for heavy vehicles and does not form part of the diversion route. Highways England would encourage all drivers to stick to the officially signed diversion route.

We have been informed by Highways England that essential surfacing works need to be carried out on the M5 north bound between junction 18 and junction 14. Sections of the M5 northbound willl need to be fully closed overnight. The work will be carried out in phases, starting on the evening of Mon.18th Jan ’21 and finishing on the morning of Sat 27th Feb ’21. It will take place overnight on weekdays only between 8pm and 6am. The phases are as follows: 18/1/21 to 21/1/21 – overnight closure of the M5 northbound between junction 18 and junction 1522/1/21 to 17/2/21 – overnight closure of the M5 northbound between junction 17 and junction 1618/2/21 to 27/2/21 overnight closure of the M5 northbound between junction 16 junction 1422 January, 16 February and 22 February – complete closure of the M5 junction 16 entry slip17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 and 26 February – closure of J16 to M5 North traffic Whilst work is happening, a fully signed diversion route will be in place. Please allow extra time for your journey