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94 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 21 September 2026. Page 2 of 5.
Reported from M25
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Closed After Multiple Vehicle Collision
The M25 has been closed in both directions after multiple vehicles were involved in a collision. Traffic has been held while emergency services attend the scene.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Crash Causes Major Tunnel Congestion
A crash on the M25 motorway caused substantial traffic congestion, particularly through tunnels. The incident was reported live, with delays affecting journeys in the area.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Disruption: Crash and Car Fire Cause Major Delays
The M25 experienced significant disruption due to a two-car crash and a separate car fire. Multiple lanes were shut, leading to traffic being stopped and considerable delays for motorists.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Closure After Early Morning Collision
A crash in the early hours of the morning led to a road closure for several hours, causing significant disruption to traffic in the vicinity of the M25.
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Roads & Driving · M25QEII Bridge to close overnight for safety checks
The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing will be closed overnight on Saturday, September 5, for essential safety inspections and maintenance. Southbound traffic will be diverted, and a height restriction will be in place for northbound vehicles.
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Roads & Driving · M25Dartford Crossing tunnel reopens after crane breakdown and oil spill
The west tunnel at the Dartford Crossing has reopened following a breakdown and oil leak from a 50-tonne crane. Specialist teams cleared the spill, but drivers faced up to 60 minutes of delays.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Roads & Driving · M25
Motorbike Crash Blocks M25 Link Road
A collision involving a motorbike has caused significant traffic disruption on a key road near the M25. Emergency services responded to the incident, leading to queueing traffic and delays for drivers.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 closed near M11 after lorry crash causes long queues
A lorry crash on the M25 near the M11 junction has led to lane closures and significant traffic delays. The incident occurred on Friday morning, causing long queues to build on the motorway.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Gridlock Near Heathrow After Incident
Traffic on the M25 motorway experienced a complete standstill on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, near Heathrow Airport. The obstruction, which occurred close to Junction 14, led to significant delays and queues.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Reopens After Lorry Fire Causes Major Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 caused significant disruption on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction 5 and Junction 4 was closed, leading to long delays on the M25 and M20.
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M25 Overnight Closures Planned for Early September 2026
Motorists using the M25 in early September 2026 face overnight closures and disruptions. Several link and slip roads will be shut between 10pm and 5.30am from Tuesday, September 1, to Friday, September 4.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closures Cause Significant Delays
The M25 is currently experiencing significant traffic delays due to ongoing lane closures. These disruptions are causing lengthy hold-ups for motorists travelling on the orbital route.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Crash: Two Lorries and Van Cause Long Delays
A collision on the M25 involving two lorries and a van has resulted in considerable delays for motorists. The incident occurred on the busy motorway, causing significant disruption to traffic flow.
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Roads & Driving · M25Amey contract with National Highways extended by one year
Amey has secured a one-year extension to its facilities management contract with National Highways. The agreement supports the safe and efficient operation of England's strategic road network.
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M25 Traffic Halted by Multi-Vehicle Crash
A collision involving multiple vehicles led to the complete closure of all lanes on the M25. The incident caused traffic to stop entirely, affecting journeys across the busy motorway.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Lorry Fire Triggers Rush Hour Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 caused major congestion and significant delays for drivers during the busy rush hour period. The incident impacted traffic flow on the busy motorway.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Lane Closures Due to Serious Fire Cause Long Delays
The M25 is experiencing substantial traffic delays and lane closures following a serious fire. Emergency services are on the scene managing the incident which is impacting journeys.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Crash Causes Miles of Traffic Queues
A collision on the M25 motorway has resulted in extensive traffic queues stretching for miles. The exact location and cause of the incident are still being assessed, leading to considerable disruption for commuters.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 near Godstone closed after lorry breaks down and scatters debris
A broken-down lorry on the M25 near Godstone blocked three lanes and scattered debris for a mile on 21 August, National Highways confirmed. Emergency services attended the scene, and recovery teams worked through the morning to clear the carriageway.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 northbound lanes closed after lorry breakdown near London
Two lanes of the M25 northbound carriageway have been closed since 18 August 2026 after a lorry broke down. The incident, north of London, has caused delays for drivers, though the exact location remains unclear. No timeline has been given for reopening the lanes.
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Also affecting M25
Borough-wide and national stories that name M25 or bear directly on it.
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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