One lane is closed on the M5 this afternoon for emergency bridge repairs on the Exe Viaduct.

One lane closed and slow traffic on the M5 Southbound from Junction 30 A376 Sidmouth Road (Exeter / Service Areas) to J31 A38 Okehampton turn off. Congestion currently queued down to Junction 29 (Exeter).

One lane is closed on the Exe Viaduct above Topsham.

Workers discovered emergency bridge repairs needed to take place on the Exe Viaduct last night, December 22) and the road was closed from around 7.30pm and remains closed until work is complete.