Motorists using the M5 should prepare for significant disruptions as major roadworks get underway, expected to last for more than four months. The extensive maintenance and improvement project will involve lane closures and reduced speed limits, with a maximum speed of 50mph enforced across affected sections to ensure safety for both drivers and workers.
The prolonged work aims to upgrade the infrastructure, improve safety, and reduce congestion in the long term. However, drivers are advised to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and stay alert to changing traffic conditions. The authorities have emphasized that these measures are necessary to deliver a smoother and safer journey on the M5 once the project is completed.