Drivers using the southbound M5 heading for Cornwall today (December 23) have been warned to expect delays.

Drivers intending to use the southbound M5 between junctions 30 (Dawlish) and junction 31 (Bodmin) in Devon are advised to expect delays due to a lane closure.

The lane closure – lane 1 of 3 – is required while emergency repair work takes place on the Exe viaduct, which carries the M5 over the river Exe. Friday is expected to be busy due to traffic heading into Devon and Cornwall for Christmas, so drivers are advised to plan ahead and leave extra time. The lane closure is expected to be in place until Saturday morning.

Further information about this incident is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com and visiting Twitter @HighwaysSWEST.