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173 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 4 November 2026. Page 4 of 9.
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Also affecting M25
Borough-wide and national stories that name M25 or bear directly on it.
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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