The proposals for the service station off junction 24 have been submitted to Somerset Council.

The woman, aged in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Andrew Wood was not authorised to drive at high speeds to follow a suspected stolen car.

It is predicted more than 200,000 racegoers will travel through the county this week.

A trio of councils allocate millions of pounds towards improvements on the M5 and elsewhere.

Plans would see the A38 improved from Burnham-on-Sea at J22 for the M5, up towards south Bristol.

Drivers are being warned of residual delays and to plan ahead before they travel.

Transport chiefs say a drone network is helping them better inform customers and tackle congestion.