THE M5 near Worcester is set to close overnight for roadworks.

Between junction five (Droitwich Spa) and junction eight (Worcester), there will be northbound and southbound lane closures.

There will also be slip road closures and carriageway closures all for carriageway improvement works.

The work is starting at 8pm this evening (Wednesday, May 17) and will end at 6am tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

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Also on the M5, there will be a closure on the southbound carriageway between Junction 10 (Cheltenham) and Junction 11 (Gloucester).

The closure is for bridge deck repairs, and a diversion will be in place via the A4019, A4013 and A40 to junction 11.

The closure will begin at 10pm this evening and end at 6am tomorrow.

Dor more information on National Highways closures affecting the M5 and other roads, visit https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/road-closure-report/.