Today's M3 Closures. Live M3 Traffic Delays. Accident Updates.
Today's M3 traffic news. Live travel updates. Avoid delays, accidents, roadworks and M3 motorway lane closures. From UK Traffic Delays.
www.trafficdelays.co.ukI don’t have live traffic feeds right now, but I can share the latest publicly available snippets I found about M5 J30–J31 delays up to now.
Key updates from recent reports
- Oil spill near M5 Junction 31 caused initial heavy congestion, with queues about three miles long and delays around an hour; by the afternoon the spill was cleared and lanes reopened, though residual delays persisted on approach.[1]
- A separate incident in October 2025 caused nine hours of disruption with significant queues around J30–J29, but the motorway reopened that day; ongoing congestion and delays were noted in the aftermath.[2]
- A separate reported collision near J30–J31 in April 2026 suggested about 30 minutes of delays and three miles of congestion, with emergency services on scene; traffic remained slow as recoveries occurred.[3]
- Ongoing roadworks and planned closures around this corridor are sometimes listed with typical disruption patterns, especially evenings and overnight when lane closures are in place between J30 and J31.[5]
What this means for your travel planning
- If you’re driving through Exeter area (J30–J31), expect potential slowdowns, especially if there’s an oil spill or collision; even after clearance, residual delays can linger on the approach routes.
- Check real-time feeds close to your departure, particularly during morning and early evening windows, since incidents and roadworks can cause abrupt changes.
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