M5 traffic now: severe delays were being reported on the M5 northbound in Somerset, and traffic was moving at an average of 20 mph. The live update pointed to a slow run for motorists on that stretch of the motorway.
M5 northbound in Somerset
The report placed the disruption on the northbound carriageway in Somerset at the time of the live coverage. With traffic averaging 20 mph, the pace was well below normal motorway speeds and left little room for drivers to recover time on the route.
The update identified the problem as active rather than historical, so anyone joining the M5 northbound in Somerset would have faced the delay immediately. For drivers already committed to the route, the practical response was to expect a slower journey and allow extra time before entering the queue.
South West live update
The coverage was presented as live news, which means the delay was being tracked while it was still developing. That format gives motorists a snapshot rather than a finished account, and it is the only detail available from the report.
The live report says delays were severe, but it gives no explanation for why traffic was moving so slowly. It also does not say when speeds on the M5 northbound in Somerset would improve, so the only firm position for drivers is to treat the stretch as heavily slowed until a later update changes that picture.
