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173 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 4 November 2026. Page 3 of 9.
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- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Motorway Faces Overnight Closures for Four Nights
Drivers using the M25 should prepare for four consecutive nights of disruption due to planned overnight closures. Sections of the motorway and several slip roads will be shut between Monday, September 28, and Friday, October 2, affecting numerous junctions.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 crash causes two-mile queues near Enfield
A crash involving a lorry and a car on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 25 and 24 caused traffic queues stretching for two miles. Emergency services attended the scene, with one lane closed.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Traffic Chaos After Lorry and Car Collision
A collision between a lorry and a car on the M25 caused significant traffic congestion and miles of delays for drivers. The incident led to widespread disruption on the busy motorway.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Congestion: Roundabout Incident Causes Major Delays
Major congestion is affecting the M25 motorway due to an incident on a roundabout. The exact nature of the problem and its resolution timeline remain unclear, leading to substantial traffic delays for motorists.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 - Roads & Driving · M25
Cobham Services Tops M25 Ranking in Google Reviews
Cobham Services has received the highest Google rating among the M25's four official service stations, according to a recent analysis. Thurrock Services was ranked lowest.
M253 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 20 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Dartford Tunnel obstruction causes chaos
An obstruction within the Dartford Tunnel on September 23, 2026, caused widespread disruption for users of the M25 and Dartford Crossing. The incident led to lane closures and significant delays for motorists.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 - Roads & Driving · M25
M40 closed both ways near M25 due to welfare incident
Both directions of the M40 are shut between Junction 1A (M25) and Junction 2 (Beaconsfield) due to a police incident. Drivers are being told to stay in their vehicles and seek alternative routes.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 45 - Roads & Driving · M25
M20 Closed After Fatal Crash; Police Seek Witnesses
The M20 motorway is currently closed in both directions near Ashford after a fatal collision. Police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their investigation into the incident.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 
Roads & Driving · M25M20 Closed After Car Leaves Road, Causing Severe Delays
The M20 motorway has been closed in both directions due to a serious crash where a car left the road. Severe delays are being reported in the affected areas as traffic management is put in place.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Waltham Cross Interchange: Roundabout Incident Causes Major Delays
Major delays and stop-start traffic are affecting the M25 near the Waltham Cross Interchange. An incident on the roundabout is causing significant disruption for drivers, with live coverage of the situation.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 and A12 closed overnight until October 1 for repairs
Overnight closures are in effect on parts of the M25 and A12 between Romford and Brentwood until October 1. The works involve carriageway reconstruction and repair, with diversions planned via local roads.
M253 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 45 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Crash Blocks Motorway, Halts All Traffic
A crash on the M25 motorway led to all traffic being brought to a standstill. The incident resulted in the complete closure of the motorway.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Closure: Serious Crash Causes Hour-Long Delays
A serious crash on the M25 has led to substantial traffic disruption, with delays of up to an hour reported. An air ambulance attended the incident, the specifics of which are still emerging.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - 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.
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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