Police have reopened the M5 northbound junction 29 at Exeter following the earlier discovery of a man's body on the motorway.
It reopened around 10am. But the M5 northbound remains closed between junction 28, Cullompton, and junction 27, Tiverton.
Officers will reopen the carriageway as soon as possible.
Police were called at around 2.30am on Saturday to the body of a man deceased in the main carriageway of the M5.
An investigation has been started into how the man came to be on the road.
Both carriageways of the M5 were closed to enable the investigation to take place with diversions managed by the Highways Agency in place. The B3181 is also currently closed due to an unrelated water main that has burst.
Members of the public are requested to listen to local radio and media for an update on when these routes are fully reopened. Police will endeavour to ensure that the road is opened as soon as possible.
Police are appealing for witnesses , and asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 101 of the 18th October 2014.
