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M5 and A30 in Exeter reopen but delays continue after 'police incident' update 30 Jan 2022

 


M5 and A30 in Exeter reopen but delays preserve after 'police incident'

The M5 and A30 have each reopened, however delays are persevering with

Police have halted visitors on the M5 because of an ongoing incident that started out round 9:45am on Sunday morning.

Police have halted visitors at the M5 because of an ongoing incident that started out around 9:45am on Sunday morning. (Image: Jakob Lewis)

Parts of each the M5 and A30 at Exeter are closed because of a 'police incident.'

Traffic is queuing on the northbound carriage of the toll road at junction 29 - the Exeter airport/Honiton junction.

The A30, which runs below the M5 near the Science Park, is likewise closed in both directions because of the incident.

Google Traffic Data shows excessive delays inside the area and tour monitoring software program, INRIX, reports visitors tailbacks.

Police thank public for his or her patience

Thank you to the public for their patience during this difficult incident. The protection of lifestyles is THE center goal of any police officer and on occasion tough and unpopular decisions need to be made. Sorry for any inconvenience precipitated.


— T/Det. Supt. Wray (@TDetSuptWray) January 30, 2022

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13:16AMI WYLLIE

Traffic still queuing

Traffic on the M5 remains queuing and there's nevertheless heavy congestion due to the sooner police incident.


All lanes have been re-opened and everyday tour conditions are expected quickly.

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12:49AMI WYLLIE

Police incident over

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson has showed that the 'police incident' is now over and the M5 has been reopened.


Owing to the nature of the incident, the police will now not be providing in addition updates.


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12:47AMI WYLLIE

Video shows tailbacks among J30 and J31

WHATSAPP VIDEO 2022-01-30 AT 12.17.Forty five

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12:39AMI WYLLIE

Traffic is being became round behind the queue

Traffic stuck in the closure of the #M5 northbound among J30 and J29 is presently being launched from the rear of the queue. Please wait till you are advised to show. Thank you to your persistence.


— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) January 30, 2022

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12:09AMI WYLLIE

Diversion map

A diversion via Moor Lane and the A3015 has been put in place for Northbound motorists.


Here's a map of the diversion path:



A diversion has been installed vicinity thru Moor Lane and A3015

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eleven:57AMI WYLLIE

Cars diverted

Junction 30 toll road cameras display a traffic officer in the street whilst motors inside the tailbacks are diverted onto the sliproad.



Junction 30 toll road cameras show a visitors officer in the road even as automobiles in the tailbacks are diverted onto the sliproad.

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eleven:38AMI WYLLIE

Diversion path in area

National Highways has put a diversion in place.


In an replace on their internet site, a spokesperson stated:


"The M5 in Devon is closed northbound among J30 and J29 due to a Police Led Incident.


"Devon and Cornwall Police are in attendance.


"Diversion Route


"Road customers are counseled to follow the Solid Diamond diversion symbol on avenue symptoms.


Exit the M5 northbound at J30 onto Moor Lane.

Continue on Moor Lane to the A3015.

Join the A3015 and head eastbound to re-join the M5 at J29.

"If this closure impacts in your deliberate course, please allow more adventure time. Plan beforehand, you may desire to re-path or maybe delay your adventure. "


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11:35AMI WYLLIE

Photo with the aid of Jakob Lewis indicates police halting site visitors at the M5


Police have halted visitors on the M5 due to an ongoing incident that started around nine:45am on Sunday morning.

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11:25AMI WYLLIE

M5 closed

All lanes of the M5 are now closed from J30.


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eleven:24AMI WYLLIE

Tailbacks developing

Google tour facts indicates tailbacks start rapidly after J31.



Traffic is still being held on the M5 and tailbacks begin quickly after M5 J31 at the Northbound carriageway

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10:48AMI WYLLIE

National Highways replace

Traffic has now been held again on the #M5 northbound among J30 and J29 (#Exeter) to help an ongoing @DC_Police incident.


Long delays are constructing on approach. Please allow more time on your journey this morning. %.Twitter.Com/x2mo0J2slp


— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) January 30, 2022

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10:47AMI WYLLIE

Main carriageway is closed once more

Travel monitoring software program, INRIX, is reporting that the principle carriageway has now been closed once more at J30.


The avenue had re-opened earlier after being temporarily held because of the incident.


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10:40AMI WYLLIE

Allow more time

Highways England's live site visitors map is advising motorists that there are delays of at least 10 mins in the region of the incident.


They expect delays lasting until at the least 12:30pm.


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10:32AMI WYLLIE

National Highways replace

UPDATE - Traffic has now been released at the #M5 northbound between J30 and J29 but, J29 northbound go out slip avenue stays closed. @DC_Police stay on scene. Thank you for your patience.


— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) January 30, 2022

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10:32AMI WYLLIE

Traffic released on principal toll road

Police had been keeping visitors throughout all lanes on the M5 Northbound whilst handling the incident, they've now released site visitors on the main carriageway.


The slip avenue at J29 remains closed, as is the A30 in both instructions under the M5.


Devon and Cornwall Police verify the incident continues to be ongoing as of 10:25am.


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10:18AMI WYLLIE

Google visitors suggests traffic constructing up on M5 around Exeter

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