M5 near Bristol closes in both directions following 'serious collision'
A serious collision has led to the closure of the M5 near Bristol in both directions, causing significant traffic disruptions.
The M5 is closed in both directions between J20 (Clevedon) and J21 (Weston-super-Mare) following a serious collision.
The incident occurred around 11.05pm las night (November 30) and Avon & Somerset Police and the ambulance attended the scene.
The M5 is closed northbound between J21 and J20, while the M5 Southbound is closed from J19 to J21.
Closures have been placed overnight for investigation and clear-up work which is ongoing, but closures are expected to be removed before peak times this morning, according to National Highways.
The following diversion routes are currently in place:
Northbound - Road users are advised to follow the Solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M5 northbound at J21
- Join the A370 north/east towards Bristol
- Travel north on the A370 through Congresbury, West Town and Long Ashton.
- In Bristol and the A370 junction with the A4, join the A4 westbound.
- Follow the A4 westbound towards Avonmouth.
- At Avonmouth rejoin the M5 at J18.
Southbound - Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M5 southbound at J18
- Head south on the A4, to the junction with the A3029
- Then the A3070 south-west to Long Ashton,
- Then south on the A4174, and south on the A38
- Re-join the M5 at J22.
The Bristol Clean Air Charge has been suspended for the durationof this closure.