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173 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 4 November 2026. Page 5 of 9.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 closed near M11 after lorry crash causes long queues
A lorry crash on the M25 near the M11 junction has led to lane closures and significant traffic delays. The incident occurred on Friday morning, causing long queues to build on the motorway.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Gridlock Near Heathrow After Incident
Traffic on the M25 motorway experienced a complete standstill on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, near Heathrow Airport. The obstruction, which occurred close to Junction 14, led to significant delays and queues.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Reopens After Lorry Fire Causes Major Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 caused significant disruption on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction 5 and Junction 4 was closed, leading to long delays on the M25 and M20.
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M25 Overnight Closures Planned for Early September 2026
Motorists using the M25 in early September 2026 face overnight closures and disruptions. Several link and slip roads will be shut between 10pm and 5.30am from Tuesday, September 1, to Friday, September 4.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closures Cause Significant Delays
The M25 is currently experiencing significant traffic delays due to ongoing lane closures. These disruptions are causing lengthy hold-ups for motorists travelling on the orbital route.
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M25 Crash: Two Lorries and Van Cause Long Delays
A collision on the M25 involving two lorries and a van has resulted in considerable delays for motorists. The incident occurred on the busy motorway, causing significant disruption to traffic flow.
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Roads & Driving · M25Amey contract with National Highways extended by one year
Amey has secured a one-year extension to its facilities management contract with National Highways. The agreement supports the safe and efficient operation of England's strategic road network.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Traffic Halted by Multi-Vehicle Crash
A collision involving multiple vehicles led to the complete closure of all lanes on the M25. The incident caused traffic to stop entirely, affecting journeys across the busy motorway.
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M25 Lorry Fire Triggers Rush Hour Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 caused major congestion and significant delays for drivers during the busy rush hour period. The incident impacted traffic flow on the busy motorway.
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M25 Lane Closures Due to Serious Fire Cause Long Delays
The M25 is experiencing substantial traffic delays and lane closures following a serious fire. Emergency services are on the scene managing the incident which is impacting journeys.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Crash Causes Miles of Traffic Queues
A collision on the M25 motorway has resulted in extensive traffic queues stretching for miles. The exact location and cause of the incident are still being assessed, leading to considerable disruption for commuters.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 near Godstone closed after lorry breaks down and scatters debris
A broken-down lorry on the M25 near Godstone blocked three lanes and scattered debris for a mile on 21 August, National Highways confirmed. Emergency services attended the scene, and recovery teams worked through the morning to clear the carriageway.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 northbound lanes closed after lorry breakdown near London
Two lanes of the M25 northbound carriageway have been closed since 18 August 2026 after a lorry broke down. The incident, north of London, has caused delays for drivers, though the exact location remains unclear. No timeline has been given for reopening the lanes.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 overnight closures affect 14 junctions from 17 August
National Highways will close sections of the M25 between junctions 2 and 31 each night from 10 pm to 5.30 am, 17 to 21 August. Drivers face diversions on clockwise and anti-clockwise carriageways, slip roads and link roads across Barnet, Enfield and neighbouring boroughs.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes two lanes near J10, delays stretch to Leatherhead
Two lanes of the M25 anticlockwise between J10 (A3) and J9 (Leatherhead) were closed after a crash involving a lorry and two cars at 07:42 on 12 September 2024. Recovery is under way; delays extend to Leatherhead and are expected to last several hours.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens at Leatherhead after 50-minute crash closure
The M25 clockwise carriageway reopened at Junction 9 Leatherhead after a 50-minute closure caused by a serious crash near Cobham Services. Delays continued back to Junction 8 at Reigate, while a stalled vehicle on the entry slip at Junction 13 Staines disrupted traffic heading to Heathrow Airport.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens after crash and breakdown cause delays near Cobham and Staines
The M25 reopened at Junction 9 after a 50-minute closure due to a serious crash near Cobham Services, while a stalled vehicle caused delays on the clockwise entry slip at Junction 13. Delays persisted back to Junction 8 at Reigate, affecting traffic heading to Heathrow.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Darenth slip road closed for emergency repairs, 45-minute delays
The A2 London-bound exit slip to the M25 anti-clockwise at Darenth Interchange has been closed since 5am for emergency repairs. Queues stretch back to Pepper Hill in Gravesend, while M25 clockwise drivers experience 45-minute delays between Leatherhead and Chertsey.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 overnight closures this weekend force diversions at 11 junctions
The M25 will close in both directions at multiple junctions overnight this weekend for roadworks. Drivers face diversions on clockwise and anti-clockwise carriageways, slip roads and link roads from 11 pm on Friday 14 August until 5.30 am on Monday 17 August.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Dartford section closed after multi-vehicle crash
A three-lane closure on the M25 clockwise between junctions 2 and 3 near Dartford has caused delays of up to 90 minutes. National Highways confirmed the incident involved multiple vehicles and is expected to last until at least 18:00 today.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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