M5 speed limit cut to 50mph for nearly two months of works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

National Highways will reduce the speed limit to 50mph on the M5 between Junctions 23 and 24 in Somerset for maintenance works.

National Highways will enforce a 50mph speed limit on the M5 between Junctions 23 and 24 in Somerset during nearly two months of maintenance works. The speed limit will be in place from on or after 31 October 2026 until 18 December 2026, covering drainage, safety barrier and associated maintenance.

The reduced speed limit will apply to the M5 southbound from 1,200 metres north of Bath Road overbridge to 1,000 metres south of Westonzoyland Road overbridge, and northbound from 255 metres south of the northbound entry slip road at Junction 24 to 1,100 metres north of Westonzoyland Road overbridge. The northbound entry slip road at Junction 24 will also be affected.

Vehicles over two metres in width will be prohibited from the outside lane in designated stretches on both directions. Overnight closures will be enforced from 9pm to 5am, affecting both the M5 northbound and southbound between Junctions 23 and 24, the southbound entry slip road at Junction 23, and the northbound entry slip road at Junction 24.

How it is being reported

• Speed limit to be cut on key M5 stretch in Somerset amid weeks of roadworks50mph speed limit will be enforced during maintenance works on a stretch of the M5 for nearly two months.Somerset County Gazette · 15 Oct, 05:00
• Speed limit to be cut on key M5 stretch in Somerset amid weeks of roadworks50mph speed limit will be enforced during maintenance works on a stretch of the M5 for nearly two months.Bridgwater Mercury · 15 Oct, 05:00

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