M5 between Taunton and Wellington to close for safety barrier works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 13:44 · Archive

National Highways will replace the central reservation barrier on the M5 between Taunton and Wellington from November 2, with works lasting until 2027.

National Highways will begin a major safety barrier replacement scheme on the M5 between Junction 25 (Taunton) and Junction 26 (Wellington) from Monday, November 2. The existing central reservation barrier has reached the end of its operational lifespan and will be replaced with a new steel safety barrier designed to improve resilience and enhance protection for motorists. The works are scheduled to continue until 2027.

During the works, a mandatory 50mph speed limit will be in place along sections of the motorway and on several junction slip roads, including Junctions 25 and 26 and the Taunton Deane services access roads. The scheme will be carried out predominantly during the daytime under lane three closures, with hard shoulder access running through the works area. Occasional overnight closures are planned between 8pm and 6am to install traffic management measures, including average speed cameras.

These closures could affect northbound and southbound traffic between Junctions 25 and 27, with diversions routed via the A38.

How it is being reported

• Parts of the M5 to be closed near Taunton as major work set to startMajor works are set to begin as part of a new scheme which will see the M5 closed in Somerset until 2027.Bridgwater Mercury · 27 Oct, 13:04
• Parts of the M5 to be closed near Taunton as major work set to startMajor works are set to begin as part of a new scheme which will see the M5 closed in Somerset until 2027.Somerset County Gazette · 27 Oct, 13:04

In this story: M5 · Taunton · Wellington · National Highways · Somerset

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