The M5 motorway has been closed near Exeter following a large fire, causing significant traffic disruption. The A38 Devon Expressway is also shut in both directions.
Fire Causes Major Road Closures
According to traffic and travel website Inrix, the A38 Devon Expressway is closed in both directions due to a serious fire. The closure stretches from M5 junction 31 (Okehampton turn-off, Exminster) to the A379 at Kennford.
Motorists are facing queueing traffic as emergency services respond to the incident. The M5 closure is affecting travel near Exeter, with drivers advised to seek alternative routes.
Impact on Travel
The fire has led to the closure of key routes, causing delays for commuters and long-distance travelers. Inrix reported that the roads were shut as of Friday, July 3, 2026, with no immediate indication of when they would reopen.
Local authorities have urged drivers to avoid the area and to check for live updates before setting out. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
