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M5
M5 Motorway
Birmingham (M6 J8) → Exeter
Clear 🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks ⏱ Updated 3min
161 miles long
31 junctions
Regions: West Midlands, South West
⏰ AM rush: 07:00–09:00 · PM: 16:30–19:00
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J1 West Brom & A41
J2 Oldbury & A4034
J3 Halesowen & A456
J4 Bromsgrove & A38
J4A M42 interchange
J5 Droitwich & A38
J6 Worcester & A449
J7 Worcester & A44
J8 M50 & Ross-on-Wye
J9 Tewkesbury & A438
J10 Cheltenham & A4019
J11 Gloucester & A40
J11A Gloucester & A417
J12 Quedgeley & A38
J13 Stroud & A419
J14 Thornbury & A38
J15 Almondsbury & M4
J16 Aztec West & A38
J17 Cribbs Causeway & A4018
J18 Avonmouth & A4
J19 Gordano & A369
J20 Clevedon & B3133
J21 Weston-super-Mare & A370
J22 Burnham-on-Sea & A38
J23 Bridgwater & A39
J24 Bridgwater & A38
J25 Taunton & A358
J26 Wellington & A38
J27 Tiverton & A38
J28 Cullompton & A373
J29 Exeter & A30
J30 Exeter & A379
J31 Exminster & A38

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⏰ Typical Daily Traffic Pattern

M5 is typically busiest 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–19:00 on weekdays.

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❓ M5 — FAQ

Q: Is there traffic on the M5 today?

Check the live incident feed above — updated every 3 minutes from National Highways. Roads are currently clear.

Q: What is the worst time to use the M5?

The M5 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:00) on weekdays.

Q: Are there roadworks on the M5 right now?

There are currently 0 active roadwork schemes on the M5. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

Q: What roads connect to the M5?

The M5 connects to: M6, M42, M50, A38, M4, A303.

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ℹ️ Road Details
Length
161 miles
Junctions
31
From
Birmingham (M6 J8)
To
Exeter
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
16:30–19:00
📍 Key Locations
Birmingham Worcester Cheltenham Gloucester Bristol Taunton Exeter
🔗 Connecting Roads
M6
M6
M6 Motorway
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M42
M42
M42 Motorway
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M50
M50
Trunk road
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A38
A38
A38 Trunk Road
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M4
M4
M4 Motorway
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A303
A303
A303 Trunk Road
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