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94 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 21 September 2026. Page 4 of 5.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 near Redhill closed after car breaks down on carriageway
A broken-down car forced the closure of two lanes on the M25 clockwise near Redhill on 14 October 2024, causing heavy tailbacks. Highways England confirmed the incident and said recovery was under way, with no injuries reported.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 lanes closed after lorry breakdown and crash near Heathrow and Dartford
Two lanes on the M25 clockwise carriageway are closed at Junction 14 after a lorry broke down, causing delays back to Staines. A separate crash involving a van and car has shut one lane at Junction 2, though traffic is moving.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 and key London motorways close overnight for roadworks
National Highways has closed sections of the M25, A282 Dartford Crossing, A1(M) and M3 for overnight roadworks. Drivers travelling clockwise between Enfield and Waltham Abbey and anticlockwise near Cobham face diversions until morning.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 overnight closures planned for 7-10 August 2026 affecting Barnet routes
Drivers in Barnet and surrounding areas face overnight M25 closures from 7 to 10 August 2026. National Highways will shut key junctions, including sections near the M40 and M4, with diversions in place between 10pm and 6am.
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Cobham Services on M25 runs out of fuel between Junctions 9 and 10
Cobham Services on the M25 has no fuel available for drivers in either direction between Junctions 9 and 10. The operator confirmed the outage affects one of the busiest stretches of the motorway network, with no immediate timeline for resupply.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 delays after van crash at Swanley Interchange on 6 August
A van crash on the M25 anticlockwise at Swanley Interchange caused major delays on 6 August. National Highways confirmed the incident, which closed one lane until 11:15, with tailbacks stretching to junction 4.
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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 · 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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