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M5 northbound traffic at 10:47 on Monday 12 October: 3 live incidents (3 severe/serious) · 1 closure running now · 3 closures tonight.
This page tracks live M5 traffic northbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.
Heading the other way? See M5 southbound traffic. The full M5 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest M5 videos and tonight's M5 roadworks.
Q: Is the M5 northbound closed today?
No — as of 10:47 National Highways list no full closure on the M5 northbound. There are 3 live incidents — see the board above.
Q: Are there any accidents on the M5 northbound today?
3 live incidents on the M5 northbound right now (3 severe or serious) — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.
Q: Why is the M5 slow northbound today?
Right now: The M5 northbound between junctions J18 and J15. Congestion. Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 October 2026. There are currently delays between 20 and 30 minutes against expected traffic. Currently Active — around 29 minutes of delay. Live detail above.
Q: Are there roadworks on the M5 northbound tonight?
Yes — 3 overnight closures are scheduled on the M5 northbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the M5 roadworks page.
Q: Where can I check live M5 traffic northbound?
Right here — this page is live M5 traffic for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full M5 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.
Q: Which part of the M5 does this page cover?
The whole northbound carriageway, end to end — the M5 runs between Birmingham (M6 J8) and Exeter. The southbound side has its own page.
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