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Roads & Driving · M25M25 named UK’s most boring motorway as 83% of London drivers seek scenic routes
A survey of 2,000 UK motorists by temporary car insurance provider Tempcover found 83% of London drivers prefer scenic routes over the M25, which was named the UK’s most boring motorway. Tempcover has launched a free Scenic Route Finder tool to suggest alternatives based on postcodes.
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Roads & Driving · M25Broken-down vehicle causes M25 delays near Sevenoaks on 5 August 2026
A broken-down vehicle on the M25 near Sevenoaks caused heavy traffic on 5 August 2026. National Highways confirmed the incident, which affected clockwise lanes during the morning.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash near Waltham Abbey causes long delays for drivers
Drivers on the M25 faced lengthy delays after a multi-vehicle crash near Waltham Abbey on 5 August 2026. The incident occurred on the anti-clockwise carriageway, with traffic backed up for miles, as reported by This Is Local London.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 night closures until 7 August affect Barnet drivers daily
Drivers in Barnet face nightly M25 closures until Friday morning, with sections near junctions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21A, 23, 24, 25 and 26 shut between 10 pm and 5:30 am. National Highways advises extra journey time and signed diversions.
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Also affecting M25
Borough-wide and national stories that name M25 or bear directly on it.
Roads & Driving · South LondonTfL to restrict vehicle movements on A2 and A102 in Greenwich and Bexley
Transport for London will enforce a traffic regulation order on sections of the A2 and A102, affecting slip roads and main routes in Greenwich and Bexley. The restrictions, which allow exemptions for emergency vehicles, will be signposted and may disrupt local journeys. Objections must be submitted in writing by 21 August 2026.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonM23 and A13 closed after separate multi-vehicle crashes near London airports
Two major roads near London airports were closed on 14 October after separate multi-vehicle crashes. The M23 near Gatwick and the A13 near Rainham both saw lane closures and diversions, causing delays for commuters and airport-bound traffic.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA2 overnight closures affect Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions this week
Overnight closures on the A2 at Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions begin on 3 August. National Highways has published times and diversion advice for drivers travelling between 8 pm and 6 am this week.
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