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173 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 4 November 2026. Page 6 of 9.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Dartford closure after lorry fire causes 12-mile queues
A lorry fire on the M25 near Dartford has closed both carriageways between junctions 2 and 3, creating 12-mile tailbacks. National Highways has diverted vehicles onto the A2 and local routes in Barnet, adding delays to morning commutes and school runs.
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M25 closed for three days as Ventura Park fire spreads toxic smoke
Firefighters have battled a blaze at an industrial unit in Ventura Park, St Albans, since 11 August 2026, forcing the closure of the M25 between junctions 21A and 22. Three people were treated at the scene, with one hospitalised. Nearby warehouses were evacuated and residents warned to keep windows shut.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 slip road closed for three hours after van fire at Thorpe interchange
A van fire on the M3 exit slip road from the M25 at Thorpe interchange stopped all lanes for three hours on 12 August 2026. Surrey Police confirmed no injuries, while Highways England managed recovery. Delays of over 30 minutes affected routes near Junction 10 and Junction 13.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 delays after van fire on M3 near junction 2
A van fire on the M3 near junction 2 caused heavy congestion on the M25 this morning. Fire crews attended the scene, and National Highways warned of delays for drivers heading towards the London orbital motorway.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens after lorry and cyclist collision at Bignells Corner
A collision between a lorry and a cyclist at Bignells Corner near junction 23 of the M25 on 12 August 2026 caused significant delays. The cyclist was taken to hospital by air ambulance, and lane closures led to queues stretching over a mile before the road reopened.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash in Holmesdale Tunnel shuts two lanes near Enfield
A collision between a lorry and a car inside Holmesdale Tunnel on the M25 near Enfield closed two lanes this morning, causing delays for drivers. National Highways confirmed the incident, which occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. on 12 September 2024.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes three lanes near Barnet, 90-minute delays for drivers
A collision on the M25 anticlockwise near Barnet has shut three lanes, causing delays of up to 90 minutes. National Highways is managing the scene, with recovery expected to continue into the evening. Drivers are advised to avoid the area or check traffic updates before travelling.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens after St Albans industrial fire forces closure
A fire at an industrial unit in Ventura Park, St Albans, led to the temporary closure of the M25 on 11 August 2026. Ten fire engines attended the scene, and nearby residents were advised to keep windows closed. The motorway has since reopened with reduced speed limits.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 closed between St Albans and Maple Cross after warehouse fire
The M25 is shut in both directions between junctions 22 and 21A after a commercial building caught fire near the motorway. Drivers face delays of about one hour and are advised to follow the Hollow Square diversion via the A405, A414 and A1081.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 closed after fire creates explosion risk near South Mimms services
The M25 was shut in both directions on 11 August 2026 after a lorry fire at South Mimms services created an explosion risk. National Highways confirmed the closure and set up diversions while emergency services tackled the blaze.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 overnight closures start 10 August between junctions 15 and 16
National Highways will close the M25 clockwise between junctions 15 and 16 from 10pm on 10 August, and anticlockwise between junctions 9 and 8 the following night. Drivers in Barnet and neighbouring boroughs should plan alternative routes during the overnight works.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crashes cause delays between Dartford and South Mimms
Two crashes on the M25 between junctions 1a-2 near Dartford and junctions 23-24 near South Mimms caused major delays on 10 August. National Highways reported tailbacks and advised drivers to avoid the affected stretches while recovery work continued.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes lane near Romford as traffic slows
A lane on the M25 near Romford was closed following a crash, causing slow traffic on the clockwise carriageway. National Highways confirmed the closure between junctions 28 and 29, with no details yet on casualties or when the lane will reopen.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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