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173 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 4 November 2026. Page 2 of 9.
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- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Closures Planned for October 2026
National Highways has announced a series of overnight closures on the M25 motorway between Thursday, October 15, and Sunday, October 18, 2026. The planned works include carriageway and slip road restrictions, with a significant overnight closure of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge affecting southbound traffic.
M253 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Delays After Morning Crashes Cause Miles of Queues
The M25 experienced extensive delays and miles of queues on Tuesday morning due to multiple crashes. Emergency services attended the scenes, and traffic management was in place.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Motorway Faces 29 Overnight Closures This Week
Motorists using the M25 motorway should prepare for 29 overnight closures scheduled between Monday, October 12, and Thursday, October 15. The closures, affecting both clockwise and anti-clockwise lanes, will start at 10pm and end at 5.30am.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 40 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 lanes closed after multi-vehicle crash
Multiple vehicles have been involved in a collision on the M25, leading to the closure of several lanes. The incident is causing significant traffic delays for drivers in the area.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
Broken lorry causes M25 delays
A broken-down lorry is causing significant traffic disruption and delays on the M25. The incident is being covered live as motorists experience significant hold-ups.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 disruption after lorry and car crash
A crash involving a lorry and two cars on the M25 caused significant traffic disruption. Lanes were stopped following the incident, leading to delays for drivers.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Closed Due to Lorry Fire, Causing Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 motorway caused the closure of two lanes on Tuesday morning. The incident led to queues building on the carriageway, impacting traffic flow for drivers.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
Dartford Crossing: Two Tunnels, One Bridge Reflect Decades of Expansion
The Dartford Crossing on the M25 features two tunnels for northbound traffic and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge for southbound. This arrangement evolved over almost three decades in response to increasing vehicle volumes.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 10 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 closed after major crash near Potters Bar
A major collision on the M25 motorway near Potters Bar led to a substantial emergency service presence and caused significant disruption for drivers. The road was closed while the incident was dealt with.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75 
Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash causes 45‑minute delays for commuters between J16 and J17
A collision on the M25 clockwise carriageway near Gerrards Cross closed two of four lanes between junctions 16 and 17 on Tuesday morning. Delays of about 45 minutes were reported at 8 am, with queues stretching back to Heathrow and spill‑over effects on the M40.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 65- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Disruption: Two Stretches Affected by Crashes
Two separate sections of the M25 are experiencing major disruption due to multiple crashes. Lanes have been closed, leading to long delays for drivers on these busy stretches of the orbital motorway.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 crash near Orpington halts traffic both ways
A collision on the M25 close to Orpington brought traffic to a standstill in both directions on Sunday. The incident caused widespread delays for motorists travelling through Kent.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Closed After Multiple Vehicle Collision
All lanes of the M25 were halted on Tuesday following a crash involving several vehicles. The incident caused widespread disruption for drivers.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash
All lanes of the M25 have been stopped following a crash involving multiple vehicles. The incident has caused significant traffic disruption on the motorway.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 lanes closed after truck fire causes long queues
A fire involving a truck on the M25 motorway has led to lane closures and significant traffic congestion. Motorists are advised to expect delays.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 traffic stopped after car overturns in crash
The M25 was brought to a standstill on Tuesday morning after a collision involving a single vehicle. A car was left overturned following the incident near Junction 27.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Three lanes of the M25 have been shut due to a multi-vehicle crash. The incident is causing significant traffic disruption on the motorway. Further updates on the situation are expected.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Crash Halts Traffic Near Iver Heath
A crash on the M25 near Iver Heath has caused all lanes to be stopped. This incident is resulting in considerable queueing traffic for motorists in the area.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 70 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 lanes blocked by car and lorry crash
A crash involving a car and a lorry has blocked lanes on the M25. The incident caused significant rush-hour queues to build on the motorway.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 collision blocks lanes and creates rush‑hour queues
A car and a lorry collided on the M25 near Potters Bar during the morning rush hour, blocking two lanes and causing long queues. London Now reported the incident and said traffic officers are working to restore flow.
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- Roads & Driving · All London
M25 drivers face weekend closures
Drivers using the M25 motorway over the Halloween weekend should prepare for significant overnight closures. National Highways has planned seven overnight disruptions between Friday, October 30, and Sunday, November 1, with further closures on Monday, November 2.
All London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Roads & Driving · Heathrow
M25 Junction 15 Closed This Weekend for Heathrow Travellers
Drivers heading to Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 face an M25 anticlockwise closure at junction 15 this weekend. The closure runs from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, impacting journeys and coinciding with the end of British Summer Time.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 
Roads & Driving · Central LondonA40, M25, Waterloo Bridge closures this weekend
Drivers across London should prepare for significant travel disruption this weekend. Key routes including the A40 Westway and M25 junction 15 will see closures, alongside partial closures on Waterloo Bridge and central London streets.
Central London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · All LondonLorry parking fears over Lower Thames Crossing plans
Plans for the Lower Thames Crossing do not include a dedicated rest area for commercial drivers. MPs have warned this could force lorry drivers onto residential roads, exacerbating existing parking issues.
All London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 20- Projects · All London
Alchera Technologies secures £2.7M for AI transport platform
Alchera Technologies has raised £2.7 million in seed funding to advance its artificial intelligence platform. The software combines diverse data sources to forecast transport network outcomes, aiding local authorities in roadworks planning and bus network assessments.
All London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow faces 'ghost town' risk over runway cost, MPs told
Heathrow Airport could become a 'ghost town' if its proposed third runway scheme is too expensive, MPs have been warned. Two rival plans exist, with one significantly cheaper and avoiding M25 relocation.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow boss: Third runway a 'huge missed opportunity' for UK
Heathrow Airport's chief executive has stated that not building a third runway would represent a significant missed chance for the UK's economy. He warned that investment intended for the project would likely be directed to other countries if a decision is not made soon.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow Aircraft Firm Luftavia Enters Liquidation
Luftavia, an aircraft maintenance company founded in May 2015 and serving London Heathrow Airport, has entered liquidation. Ryan Michael Davies of Moore Kingston Smith & Partners LLP was appointed liquidator on September 30.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow plans £1.5bn M25 reroute for third runway
Heathrow Airport has revealed plans to reroute the M25 motorway as part of its proposed third runway expansion. The scheme, estimated to cost £1.5 billion, involves building a new section 130 metres west of the current road, with traffic switched via overnight closures. The overall expansion is projected at £49 billion.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow chiefs warn investors may quit over runway delay
Heathrow's investors are considering reassessing expansion plans if a decision on a third runway is not made soon. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has voiced concerns, favouring regional investment.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 - Roads & Driving · London
M25 Traffic Chaos: Two Incidents Halt Motorway Near Orpington and Heathrow
Two separate incidents on the M25, a vehicle fire near Orpington and a crash close to Heathrow Airport, brought all traffic to a standstill. Both events caused significant disruption to drivers on the busy orbital motorway.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · North London
A41 Brent Cross flyover repairs to cause lane closures
Drivers heading to Brent Cross should prepare for significant delays as Transport for London (TfL) begins essential repairs on the A41 Brent Cross flyover. Lane closures and overnight restrictions will be in place on the A41 and A406 from October 1, with works expected to last up to two years.
North London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow third runway: Government hires £3m bankers amid taxpayer risk fears
The Government is hiring financial advisers for up to £3 million to assess the economic viability of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The move comes amid concerns that taxpayers could ultimately bear significant costs for the £49 billion expansion.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 65 - Roads & Driving · London
M25 closed lanes after two lorries crash
Three lanes of the M25 were closed near Iver Heath after a collision involving two lorries. The incident caused significant traffic delays in the area.
London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 
Roads & Driving · East LondonA2 and M25 drivers face four nights of closures
Drivers travelling between south-east London and Kent, and those using the M25, should prepare for significant overnight disruption. Four consecutive nights of closures are planned on both the A2 and the M25 from October 5 to October 9, affecting multiple junctions and slip roads.
East London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41- Roads & Driving · London
A40 Westway eastbound closed for 55 hours this weekend
Drivers face a 55-hour closure of the eastbound A40 Westway this weekend. The essential works will affect the stretch between Westway Roundabout and Marylebone Flyover, starting Friday at 10pm and ending Monday at 5am. Lane restrictions will persist after the closure.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 
Tube & Rail · LondonM25, Overground, Trams Face Weekend Closures
Motorists and public transport users in London are advised of significant disruption from Thursday, October 1 to Thursday, October 8. Planned maintenance will lead to overnight M25 closures, reduced London Overground services, and suspended tram and DLR routes.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Roads & Driving · North LondonBrent Cross Flyover Lane Reductions Begin Tuesday
Major renewal works on the Brent Cross Flyover on the A41 start Tuesday evening, reducing the route to a single lane in each direction. The Transport for London scheme aims to strengthen the interchange and will pause for Christmas.
North London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20- Roads & Driving · London
M25 motorway technically ends at Dartford Crossing
Drivers travelling on the M25 motorway will find the road designation changes to the A282 at the Dartford Crossing. This is because the crossing predates the motorway's completion, meaning it does not hold full motorway status.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 - Airports · Heathrow
PM Andy Burnham Refuses to Back Heathrow Third Runway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused five times to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Citing London Mayor Sadiq Khan's opposition and climate targets, his stance casts significant doubt on the £49 billion expansion plan.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 69 · Hype 41