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94 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 21 September 2026. Page 1 of 5.
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- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Gridlock: Three Crashes Cause 90-Minute Delays
Three separate multi-vehicle accidents brought significant disruption to the M25 on the afternoon of September 20, 2026. The incidents, occurring between junctions 5 and 13, resulted in delays of up to 90 minutes and six miles of queuing traffic.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 45 - Roads & Driving · M25
Campervan overturns on M3 causing eight miles of traffic
A campervan overturned on the M3 eastbound carriageway near Longcross on September 19, causing eight miles of congestion and leading to two lane closures. A female passenger was taken to hospital for treatment.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
Campervan overturn causes M3 delays near M25
A campervan overturned on the M3 eastbound carriageway near Longcross on September 19, causing eight miles of congestion and blocking two lanes. A female passenger was taken to hospital for treatment.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
M3 Delays: Caravan Overturned Near London
An overturned caravan led to significant traffic disruption on the M3, causing delays of up to eight miles for drivers heading towards London. The incident impacted travel on the busy motorway.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 and M26 face long delays after breakdown and crash
Significant delays are affecting the M25 and M26 motorways following a broken-down vehicle and a prior collision. Lane closures and queues are impacting journeys, with congestion stretching for miles.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Clockwise Delays: Road Sweeper Breakdown Causes 30-Minute Hold-Ups
A broken-down road sweeper has led to a lane closure on the M25 clockwise between Junctions 2 and 3. This incident is causing 30-minute delays from the QEII Bridge, with queues extending towards Swanley and Lakeside.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 and QEII Bridge face weekend overnight closures
Drivers using the M25 motorway and the QEII Bridge at Dartford should prepare for significant overnight disruptions this coming weekend. Several sections of the motorway will be closed for planned works, including a full overnight closure of the QEII Bridge.
M253 min readTrust 36 · Craft 70 · Hype 15 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Traffic Disrupted by Two Crashes
Two separate collisions on the M25 led to lane closures and substantial traffic queues. The incidents caused significant disruption for drivers using the busy motorway.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closure Causes Rush Hour Delays
A crash on the M25 has caused one lane to be closed, leading to long delays for drivers during the busy rush hour period. The incident is affecting traffic flow significantly.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Crash Causes Major Traffic Delays
A crash close to the M25 motorway caused substantial traffic delays and lengthy queues on September 17, 2026. The incident impacted travel in the Potters Bar area, leading to significant disruption for motorists.
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Roads & Driving · M25Generator falls from truck on M25, causing traffic chaos
A generator fell from a truck on the M25 motorway, resulting in extensive traffic disruption and miles of delays. The incident was reported live, causing significant inconvenience for commuters and travellers.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 22 · Hype 70
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Blocked by Truck Incident
A truck incident has caused the M25 to be blocked, leading to slow traffic conditions. The disruption is affecting journeys on the busy motorway.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Roads & Driving · M25Engineers Criticise National Highways' Drainage Design Rules
Engineers from nine companies have criticised National Highways' rules for designing road drainage, citing inaccuracies in the Design Palette and insufficient guidance for effective swales. The Road Runoff Group warns these issues could impact water quality and flood risk mitigation.
M254 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Delays After Vehicle Incident Near Staines
An incident on the M25 motorway near Staines caused significant delays for drivers travelling anticlockwise. A vehicle involved was moved to the hard shoulder, but traffic disruption persisted.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · M25Stranded HGV causes 42-minute M25 delays
A stranded heavy goods vehicle led to significant traffic disruption on the M25 motorway. The incident resulted in delays of 42 minutes and caused queues to form.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Blocked by Vehicle Fire Causing Standstill
A vehicle fire has led to the complete closure of the M25, causing traffic to stop entirely. The incident has blocked the motorway, impacting journeys in the area.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Congestion: Stalled Vehicle Disrupts Dartford Crossing Traffic
A stalled vehicle on the M25 has caused significant traffic congestion, leading to major delays for drivers. The incident is affecting the QE2 and Dartford Crossing.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Dartford Tunnel closed due to severe delays
The M25 is experiencing severe delays and closures near the Dartford Tunnel. Traffic is being diverted, causing significant disruption for drivers in the area.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Disrupted by Vehicle Fire Near Junction 24
A vehicle fire near M25 junction 24, close to Potters Bar, led to significant traffic delays and queues on the motorway. The incident caused disruption for drivers.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closed After Car Fire Near Chertsey
A car fire on the M25 in Surrey has led to traffic delays and the closure of one lane. The incident occurred near Chertsey, causing significant congestion.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
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- Roads & Driving · All London
A2 Drivers Face 26 Overnight Closures This Week
Drivers using the A2 are warned of 26 planned overnight closures between Monday and Thursday this week. Several sections will be affected on four consecutive nights, impacting both northbound and southbound routes.
All London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 
WorldA2 Drivers Face Four Nights of Overnight Closures
Drivers using the A2 are warned of multiple overnight closures affecting slip roads and carriageway sections. The disruptions are scheduled to take place over four nights, starting Friday, September 18, as part of planned maintenance works.
3 min readTrust 36 · Craft 70 · Hype 15- Roads & Driving · London
M25 Closed Anticlockwise After Lorry Crash
All lanes on the M25 anticlockwise were stopped following a crash involving a lorry. The incident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area.
London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · London
A2 and M25 face overnight closures September 14-17
Drivers using the A2 and M25 motorways should prepare for overnight closures between September 14 and September 17. National Highways has announced planned roadworks affecting both eastbound and westbound routes, including slip roads, with disruptions expected between 8pm/10pm and 5.30am/6am.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 45 
Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway expansion gets government backing
Chancellor John Healey has given the government's full backing to a third runway at Heathrow Airport, a £49 billion project facing criticism over its economic viability and environmental impact. Airlines and the Mayor of London remain opposed.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 traffic chaos hits Heathrow Airport due to broken-down car
A broken-down car on the M25 is causing substantial traffic delays, significantly impacting journeys to Heathrow Airport. The incident is affecting northbound traffic, leading to congestion.
Heathrow2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · LondonA2 and M25 face overnight closures September 7-11
Drivers using the A2 and M25 motorways will encounter overnight closures on various slip roads and carriageways between September 7 and September 11. National Highways is carrying out planned works, with some closures starting as early as 8pm.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway plans face growing opposition
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, which would involve demolishing villages including Harmondsworth, Sipson, and Longford, are facing increasing opposition. The Mayor of London and Transport for London have formally declared their stance against the expansion.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Roads & Driving · LondonM25 Motorway Faces Weekend Overnight Closures
Drivers using the M25 motorway around London face a series of overnight closures this weekend, from Friday, September 4, to Monday, September 7. Disruptions will affect multiple junctions and the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway opposed by London mayor over £9bn transport costs
The London mayor and Transport for London have formally opposed Heathrow’s third runway plans, citing £9bn in unfunded transport upgrades, 60,000 additional daily car trips, and reduced noise respite for residents. The government will decide on next steps later in 2026.
Heathrow5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 35- Roads & Driving · London
M25 drivers face Bank Holiday traffic jams
Drivers heading out for the Bank Holiday weekend are warned of significant traffic, particularly on the M25. The RAC forecasts 20 million leisure car journeys nationwide, with Friday August 28 expected to see 4.1 million trips.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Roads & Driving · South LondonCroydon Flyover faces closure risk without £30m repairs
The Croydon Flyover, a key South London transport artery, is at risk of closure within years due to its "poor condition." Transport for London (TfL) is seeking funding for a two-phase refurbishment scheme estimated to cost around £30 million.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 blocked near Heathrow after crash
The M25 was blocked near Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning due to a crash. Traffic was significantly delayed in the area as emergency services responded to the incident.
Heathrow1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · HeathrowBroken-down car causes M25 delays near Heathrow
A broken-down car has led to significant traffic delays on the M25 motorway close to Heathrow Airport. Motorists experienced disruption as a result of the incident.
Heathrow1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 closures: Overnight roadworks shut slip roads and carriageway 21-24 August
National Highways will close slip roads and a stretch of the A2 westbound for overnight resurfacing from 21 to 24 August. Drivers leaving south-east London face diversions between 8 pm and 6 am each night, with some closures starting earlier.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 slip roads close overnight for resurfacing from 17 August
Drivers on the A2 in Bexley and Dartford face overnight closures from 17 to 21 August. National Highways will resurface slip roads and the link to the M25, with diversions in place between 8 pm and 6 am each night.
South London4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
Roads & Driving · HeathrowM4 westbound closed after van crash spills wood and concrete near Heathrow
A van collision on the M4 westbound after Junction 5 near Heathrow Airport has spilled wood and concrete across two lanes, forcing their closure for emergency repairs. Traffic queues have built up for two miles, with delays expected to persist until clearance work is complete.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow fire closes M4 lanes near Colnbrook causing delays for commuters
A fire near Heathrow Airport forced the closure of two eastbound lanes on the M4 near Colnbrook on 12 September, causing severe traffic congestion. Firefighters from Buckinghamshire and Surrey responded, reopening the lanes by 16:30 after extinguishing the blaze.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 70
Roads & Driving · South LondonDartford Crossing overnight closures begin 15 August 2026
National Highways will close the Dartford west tunnel from 10 pm on 15 August 2026 and the east tunnel from 10.30 pm on 16 August for overnight repairs. Vehicles over 4.8 metres will be barred from the east tunnel on Sunday. Further closures continue until 23 August.
South London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 80 · Hype 15- Roads & Driving · London
M25, M23 and M3 close overnight for roadworks affecting Barnet drivers
National Highways will close sections of the M25, M23 and M3 from 9 pm tonight for overnight roadworks. The A282 Dartford East Tunnel will also shut, affecting commuters travelling to Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Heathrow and Gatwick until 5.30 am.
London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 70 · Hype 30