MOTORISTS are being warned of delays of up to 45 minutes on the South West portion of the M5 following an incident this morning involving a lorry.

One lane of the M5 between junctions 10 and 11 southbound is closed while specialist vehicle recovery is undertaken.

Emergency repairs to 50 metres of barrier must also be completed before the lane can be reopened.

Drivers are advised to plan their journeys wisely and listen to the latest traffic updates.