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<p>Work to make the M5 from Junction 15 to Junction 17 near Bristol a smart motorway
was completed in Spring 2014. Access to and from the South West has been further improved
with completion of a Smart Motorway upgrade of the M5 from Junctions 4a (Droitwich
Spa) to Junction 6 (Worcester) completed in Spring 2017.</p><p> </p><p>There are no
plans within the current Road Investment Strategy (RIS) (2015 – 2020) to upgrade further
sections of the M5 to a smart motorway. Highways England continue to engage with local
authorities and other interested parties on future changes to the network. The need
for further upgrades will be considered during the design of the next RIS for the
period 2020-2025.</p>
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