Emergency resurfacing on the M5

There's a southbound carriageway closure in place between Junctions 13 and 14 after a lorry crashed

Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 31st Mar 2022

The M5 southbound near Stroud has been closed since the early hours of this morning (31st March) after an incident between Junctions 13 and 14.

National Highways confirmed the incident at 3.53 am.

They say that diversions are in place in the area, although heavy traffic is building up on the route.

It happened when a lorry struck the central reserve and then the nearside barrier, resulting in barrier damage and a significant spill of diesel and hydraulic fluid.

Emergency services, including Gloucestershire Police have attended.

All three lanes now need resurfacing.

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