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94 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 21 September 2026. Page 5 of 5.
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- 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.
All London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 
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.
3 min readTrust 36 · Craft 70 · Hype 15- Roads & Driving · London
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.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
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.
Heathrow2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
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.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
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.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
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.
Heathrow1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
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.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
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.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 72 · Hype 30
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.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 70
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