DRIVERS using the M5 are being warned to plan journeys in advance of a series of closures throughout September and October.
National Highways says a number of stretches around Wellington, Willand, Tiverton and Cullompton will be shut so repairs can be made to to the concrete base of the motorway.
Lanes will be closed between certain times over several weeks but a spokesman said disruption will be kept to a minimum.
A National Highways statement said: “The closures are needed to allow for concrete repairs to the base of the road, improving safety for everyone using this busy section of road and reducing the need for any unplanned closures.
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“We need to remove the surface layers above the concrete so there will be closures and a contraflow on the M5 to keep everyone on the motorway safe.
“Work will be starting near the central reservation, before moving across the carriageway.
“National Highways has planned the work for after the main summer holiday period, and three lanes will be open in each direction for October half term, to minimise disruption.
Full details of the closures
Monday, September 16 to Tuesday, October 1 – overnight lane closures on the M5 around junction 27 (Tiverton) between 8.30pm and 6am each night. At least one lane will remain open in each direction.
Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3 – the M5 will be closed southbound between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 28 (Cullompton) between 8.30pm and 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via the A38 and B3181.
Friday October 4 and Saturday October 5– the M5 will be closed northbound between junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 26 (Wellington) between 8.30pm and 6am each night. Traffic will be diverted via the B3181 & A38.
Saturday, October 5 to Friday, October 24 – from 6am on Saturday, October 5, a lane will be closed on the northbound M5 around junction 27. Three lanes will be open southbound, with traffic using the hard shoulder.
Friday, October 24, to Monday, November 4 – three lanes will be open in each direction over half term. Traffic will use the hard shoulder in both directions while we work in the middle of the road.