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M5 motorway faces weeks of disruption for UK's largest EV battery plant cable works
Overview
Drivers are warned of upcoming disruption and partial closures on the M5 in Somerset as developer Agratas begins laying new energy supply cables for Britain's biggest electric vehicle battery manufacturing site. The works, scheduled to take 15 days, involve overnight closures and daytime lane restrictions between Junctions 23 and 24 near Bridgwater throughout October.
Key points
- Sections of the M5 near Bridgwater in Somerset will experience partial closures and disruption during October for 15 days.
- The works are being carried out by developer Agratas to lay new energy supply cables for the UK's biggest EV battery plant.
- Overnight closures will occur between 20:00 BST and 06:00 on both sides of the motorway between Junctions 23 and 24.
- Daytime measures will include two-lane closures on one side with a 50mph speed limit on remaining lanes.
- A full closure of the M5 is planned for one night, with the exact date yet to be confirmed.