The M5 in Worcestershire is closed northbound between J9 Ashchurch Interchange (Tewkesbury A438, Evesham A46) and J7 Whttington Interchange (Worcester (S), Evesham A44). This is due to a serious collision between J8 Strensham Interchange (SOUTH WALES, Ross M50) and J7 involving 4 lorries and resulting in a substantial diesel spillage across 3 lanes of the motorway.
The closure was initially between J8 and J7 but we have extended the closure back to J9 due to severe delays on the original diversion route via the A38 because of long-term roadworks around Upton upon Severn. Due to these delays the decision has been taken to close the M5 at J9 in order to utilise alternate diversion routes.
West Mercia Police are leading the incident response and are conducting a full collision investigation at scene which will be protracted due to a severity of the collision.
Once the investigation is complete a complex recovery and clean-up operation will be required and it is highly likely the road will then need to be resurfaced.
Road users caught within the closure have been released.
Diversion Routes
For road users wishing to continue on the M5 northbound follow the route marked with a hollow triangle symbol on road signs:
- At J9 roundabout take the third exit from the roundabout on to the A46 eastbound
- Remain on the A46 to the double roundabout with the A4184/A44
- Take the first exit on to the A4184 and at the second roundabout take the first exit on to the A44
- Follow the A44 to the roundabout with the A4538
- Take the second exit from the roundabout on to the A4538
- Continue on the A4538 to J6 of the M5
- Take the fifth exit on to the M5 northbound
For road users wishing to join the M50 westbound follow the route marked with a solid triangle symbol on road signs:
- At J9 roundabout take the fourth exit back on to the M5 heading southbound
- Continue on M5 southbound to J11 and exit
- At J11 roundabout take the third exit on to the A40 westbound
- Remain on the A40 around Gloucester to the roundabout with the A417
- At the roundabout take the third exit on to the A417 northbound
- Remain on the A417 northbound to J2 of the M50
- Turn left to join the M50
If you’re planning on using the M5 northbound in the north Gloucestershire/south Worcestershire area this morning please plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
Further information is available from National Highways – https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/travel-alerts/m5-l-worcestershire-l-northbound-l-collision-l-road-closed/
