There are series of closures on the M5 this evening.

The M5 southbound will close between junctions 17 and 18 from 8pm tonight until 6am tomorrow morning.

Diversions will be in place.

The exit and entry slip road at junction 25 for Taunton will be closed on the nortbound carriageway from 8pm until 6am tomorrow morning.

A diversion will be in place via junction 24 for Huntworth. 

A full closure will be in place in both directions between junction 9 for Ashchurch and junction 11 for Gloucester from 8pm until 6am tomorrow morning. 

A diversion will be in place via junction 8 for Strensham, the M50, the A417, the A40 to junction 11.

Motorists are being warned to allow extra time for their journeys.