The M5 motorway is closed in both directions between junction 31 (Shillingford Abbot) and junction 30 (Exeter) following a police-led incident, according to National Highways and emergency services reports. The closure begins around 4.30am on Monday, with traffic affected on the main route into and out of Exeter. National Highways says there is currently no estimated time for the road to reopen, indicating that the incident response is ongoing and travel disruption may continue. Drivers are being advised to expect longer journey times and delays while the motorway remains shut. Motorists are also likely to be required to use alternative routes or allow additional time, though specific detours are not consistently detailed in the available accounts. The situation is being managed as a police-led incident, and updates are expected as authorities progress with the response and clear-up work. The closure remains in place at the time of reporting, with reopening timing not yet confirmed.
M5 closed in both directions after police-led incident near Exeter
The M5 motorway is closed in both directions between junction 31 (Shillingford Abbot) and junction 30 (Exeter) following a police-led incident, according to National Highways and emergency services re...
- The M5 is closed in both directions between junction 31 (Shillingford Abbot) and junction 30 (Exeter).
- The closure is due to a police-led incident.
- The motorway shut around 4.30am on Monday.
- National Highways reports there is no estimated reopening time.
- Drivers face long delays and are advised to expect longer travel times.
A MAJOR motorway has been closed in both directions this morning due to a "police-led incident". The M5 is currently shut in both directions between J31 (Shillingford Abbot) and J30 (Exeter). The road was closed by emergency services at around 4.30am on Monday. Drivers have been warned to expect longer travel times and delays on the...
3 months agoNational Highways says there is currently 'no estimated reopening time' following the incident which closed the M5 at around 4.30am on Monday morning
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