Published: June 16, 2025

M5 J26 and Chelston link road near Wellington closure for refurbishment

Junction 26 and the Chelston link road are closed from 9pm tonight (Sunday 15 June) for a major refurbishment.

The closure will be in place from Sunday until late September.

Access is being maintained to the Foxmoor Business Park via the Chelston roundabout.

This is a government-funded Somerset Council Highways scheme to replace the 51-year-old concrete road and junction, originally built in 1974.

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