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M5 Overhead Message Signs

0Accidentsnone in National Highways’ incident data — but the overhead signs show M5 J23-J24 CLOSED — see the signs3Roadworks activelive on the M5 right now — see details4Plannedscheduled on the M5 — see details

Live M5 traffic data from National Highways · updated 23:52 (11:52pm) Sun 1 Nov 2026

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M5 Overhead Message Signs

This page shows what the M5 overhead message signs are displaying right now — the electronic message signs National Highways use to warn drivers about closures, queues, hazards and journey times. They are listed junction by junction, in the direction of travel, for both carriageways.

Each message shows when National Highways last set it and how long ago. Signs can warn about a road ahead, so a message may be about a road you join later. We take road-closed messages off this page 12 hours, and other messages 2 hours, after National Highways last set them.

What the M5 overhead message signs are showing now

29 overhead message signs on the M5 are showing right now.

Checked 23:52 (11:52pm) Sun 1 Nov 2026 Each message shows when National Highways last set it, and how long ago.

Two kinds of traffic information. This page shows what the overhead message signs on the M5 are displaying. Our latest traffic news shows National Highways’ incident and roadworks reports. Each can carry something the other does not, so we show both and label which is which - check both before you travel.

⚠ 9 of these messages were set more than 2 hours ago and are marked in amber. Signs can stay on after the event has passed. We take road-closed messages off our pages 12 hours, and other sign messages 2 hours, after National Highways last set them, even if the sign is still showing.

24 messages on this page

Road Closures on the Signs

  • M5 J23-J24 closed

    On the signs now Road closed
    Time now: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 23:52 (11:52pm)

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, J14 to J22 · on 10 signs
    Also onAlso showing on M4 signs
    SinceSet 20:37 (8:37pm) Sun 1 Nov 2026
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

    • M5 Northbound Message Signs (J31 → J8)

    In junction order, in the direction of travel.

  • TO J25 TAUNT 34 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J31 & J30

    23:32 (11:32pm)1 Nov 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    TO J25 TAUNT
    34 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 northbound, at J31 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • TO J25 TAUNTON 16 MILES 17 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J28 & J272 signs here

    23:35 (11:35pm)1 Nov 2026set 16 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    TO J25 TAUNTON
    16 MILES
    17 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 northbound, at J28 · on 2 signs
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • TO J7 WORCESTER 14 MILES 15 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J10 & J9

    23:43 (11:43pm)1 Nov 2026set 8 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    TO J7 WORCESTER
    14 MILES
    15 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 northbound, at J10 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • TO J7 WORCESTER 14 MILES 14 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J10 & J9

    23:43 (11:43pm)1 Nov 2026set 8 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    TO J7 WORCESTER
    14 MILES
    14 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 northbound, at J10 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • J4A 24 MINS J1 38 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J8 & J72 signs here

    23:43 (11:43pm)1 Nov 2026set 8 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    J4A 24 MINS
    J1 38 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 northbound, at J8 · on 2 signs
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

    • M5 Southbound Message Signs (J3 → J24)

    In junction order, in the direction of travel.

  • J4 4 MINS J4A 6 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J3 & J4

    22:19 (10:19pm)1 Nov 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    J4 4 MINS
    J4A 6 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J3 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • J4 5 MINS J4A 7 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J3 & J43 signs here

    22:58 (10:58pm)1 Nov 2026set 53 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    J4 5 MINS
    J4A 7 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J3 · on 3 signs
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • J8 24 MINS J15 63 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J4 & J4A

    23:43 (11:43pm)1 Nov 2026set 8 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    J8 24 MINS
    J15 63 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J4 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • J8 23 MINS J15 63 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J4 & J4A

    23:32 (11:32pm)1 Nov 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    J8 23 MINS
    J15 63 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J4 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • J8 8 MINS J15 47 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J7 & J8

    23:14 (11:14pm)1 Nov 2026set 37 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    J8 8 MINS
    J15 47 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J7 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • J15 18 MINS J19 27 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J12 & J13

    23:32 (11:32pm)1 Nov 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    J15 18 MINS
    J19 27 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J12 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • J15 17 MINS J19 25 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J13 & J14

    23:40 (11:40pm)1 Nov 2026set 11 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    J15 17 MINS
    J19 25 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J13 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 CLOSED

    Road closedSouthboundBetween J14 & J152 signs here

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J14 · on 2 signs
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 closed

    Road closedSouthboundLink road at J15

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J15 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 closed

    Road closedSouthboundAt J15

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J15 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 closed

    Road closedSouthboundBetween J15 & J16

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J15 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 closed

    Road closedSouthboundAt J16

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J16 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 closed

    Road closedSouthboundBetween J16 & J17

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J16 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 closed

    Road closedSouthboundAt J17

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J17 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 CLOSED

    Road closedSouthboundBetween J19 & J20

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J19 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • M5 J23-J24 CLOSED

    Road closedSouthboundBetween J22 & J23

    20:37 (8:37pm)1 Nov 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    M5 J23-J24
    CLOSED

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J22 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • TO J30 EXETER 31 MILES 30 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J24 & J252 signs here

    23:26 (11:26pm)1 Nov 2026set 25 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    TO J30 EXETER
    31 MILES
    30 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J24 · on 2 signs
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

  • TO J30 EXETER 32 MILES 32 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J24 & J25

    23:43 (11:43pm)1 Nov 2026set 8 min ago✓ Checked by us 23:52 (11:52pm)

    TO J30 EXETER
    32 MILES
    32 MINS

    Overhead Message

    WhereM5 southbound, at J24 · on 1 sign
    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

    • Source: National Highways’ overhead message signs, as at 23:52 (11:52pm) Sun 1 Nov 2026. This page shows the messages on the M5. Powered by National Highways’ Transport Data Feeds.

    About the M5 overhead message signs

    The messages on this page come from National Highways’ own feed of the electronic signs above and beside the M5. We show them exactly as National Highways set them. A sign can be switched to a new message at any moment, so always follow the signs you can see on the road. For accidents, closures and roadworks see our Latest M5 Traffic News page.

    M5traffic.co.uk is dedicated to the latest M5 traffic news, checked every five minutes, 24 hours a day. The M5 meets the M4 at the Almondsbury Interchange near Bristol — see M4 Traffic for the M4, and Traffic News England for traffic news across all of England.