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173 stories from and about M25, mostly roads & driving, airports. The most recent ran on 4 November 2026. Page 7 of 9.
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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
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.
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.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 
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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