en.Wedoany.com Reported - National Highways has recently commenced a safety barrier replacement project on the M5 motorway near Exeter, with a project investment of £5.4 million. Construction began on May 1st, covering the section between Junction 29 at Sowton and Junction 31 at Pearce's Hill. This stretch serves as a vital route for traffic serving Exeter and providing access to Devon and Cornwall.

National Highways has confirmed that approximately 12,212 metres (about 7.5 miles) of vehicle restraint system safety barriers along both the northbound and southbound carriageways will be replaced or newly installed. The project is expected to last approximately 12 months, with a target completion date of May 2027. This safety barrier upgrade is part of a government-funded road safety programme. The existing barriers have aged due to long-term use and require replacement, while additional safety barrier sections will also be installed to eliminate protection gaps. The works also include associated improvements to drainage systems, road signs, and motorway technology infrastructure.

The motorway will remain open during construction, with works primarily carried out overnight from Sunday to Thursday, when lane closures will be in place. In most cases, lanes will reopen during the daytime, but temporary safety barriers and occasional 50 mph speed limits may be retained to protect motorists near unfinished areas or excavations. Slip roads at some junctions will be temporarily closed overnight and at weekends. National Highways has stated it will provide advance notice before closures take effect and clearly signpost diversion routes. The agency also advises motorists who frequently use this route to check travel updates and allow extra journey time during overnight works.

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