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Drivers warned ahead of overnight M5 closure

Google The M5 junction 22 in Somerset. The slip road leaving the motorway can be seen on the left. Two lorries can be seen driving along the carriageway. There is also traffic on the opposite carriageway.Google
The M5 will be closed in both directions between junction 22 and 23 overnight

Drivers are being urged to check before they travel as part of the M5 is due to close overnight for essential work.

The carriageway will be closed in both directions between Junction 22 for the Edithmead Interchange and Junction 23 for the Dunball Interchange in Somerset from 21:00 BST until 06:00 on Friday.

The northbound entry slip road at Junction 23 and the southbound entry slip road at Junction 22 will also be closed.

Signposted diversions will be put in place, National Highways said.

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