A MAJOR motorway has been forced to close due to “emergency roadworks” and flooding in the aftermath of Storm Chandra.
Motorists travelling on the M5 near Exeter, Devon, have been warned of severe delays this morning after heavy rain battered the region yesterday.
The busy stretch between Junction 28, for Cullompton, and Junction 29, for Exeter, was initially closed after a crash just before 8pm last night.
National Highways said: “The M5 is closed southbound between J28 and J29 due to severe flooding affecting all lanes of the carriageway.
“Specialist contractors have been working throughout the night to investigate the cause of the flooding and reopen the carriageway as soon as it is safe.
“Contractors have advised that further investigation work is required, with the road remaining closed at this stage.”
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