EARLY signs of improvement at Junction 6 of the M5 are being welcomed following a call for a review of the traffic light sequences.
In October 2023, the Liberal Democrats sitting on Worcester City Council raised serious concerns about long-standing congestion issues at Junction 6—particularly the difficulty for motorists exiting Berkeley Way onto the roundabout.
Their campaign prompted National Highways to carry out a review, which confirmed the problem and led to a recent adjustment
in signal timings.
Sarah Murray, Lib Dem candidate for Warndon Villages, said: ‘We raised this issue because residents were rightly fed up with the daily gridlock. National Highways listened, made a change—and we’re already seeing more cars able to exit Berkeley Way. This was one of my election priorities, and I’m pleased to see action.
“We’re monitoring the situation and want to hear from motorists. Is this change making a difference for you, or is further adjustment still needed?”
Stuart Wild, chair of Worcester Liberal Democrats who first contacted National Highways, added “As someone who travels through Junction 6 daily, I knew just how frustrating the delays had become—not just for residents, but for local businesses too. I’m glad our concerns were taken seriously and that a practical solution is already having an effect.”
Motorists can send their feedback to [email protected] to help ensure the junction continues to be monitored and further improvements are considered if needed.
