A2 and M25 drivers face four nights of closures
Overnight works will shut sections of the A2 between London and Kent and parts of the M25 orbital route.
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Drivers travelling between south-east London and Kent will encounter four nights of disruption on the A2. Planned works will lead to overnight closures of sections of the major route and several slip roads. The closures are scheduled from Monday, October 5, through to Friday morning, October 9, impacting both eastbound and westbound traffic.
A2 closures
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The major road begins as an inner-city street before becoming a dual carriageway, passing through several boroughs.
Specific closures on the A2 include the westbound carriageway between Whitfield and Barham from 8pm until 6am on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. The eastbound carriageway between Adisham Road and Whitfield will also close during the same hours on these nights. Several westbound slip roads at Gate services, Dunkirk, Roman Road, and Whitfield will be affected. On Thursday, October 8, the A2 eastbound Singlewell exit and entry slip roads, and the eastbound Tollgate entry slip road will close from 8pm to 6am. The eastbound carriageway between the Duke of York roundabout and Whitfield will close from 8pm to 5am, with further westbound restrictions affecting Gate services, Dunkirk, and Roman Road until 6am.
A key link for drivers heading towards the M25 will also be closed. The A2 westbound link from Darenth Interchange to the clockwise M25 at junction 2 will shut from 10pm until 5.30am on Monday, October 5. This closure is part of a wider series of works affecting the M25.
M25 disruption
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Motorists using the M25 face four consecutive nights of disruption from October 5 to October 9. National Highways has scheduled 22 planned closures affecting carriageways, slip roads, and key motorway links around London. The night-time restrictions are expected to start at 10pm and last until between 5am and 6am the following morning.
Notable closures include repeated restrictions on the anti-clockwise carriageway between Junctions 25 and 23, and on the clockwise carriageway between Junctions 16 and 17. These recurring closures are likely to cause interruptions for regular commuters. Other closures include the anti-clockwise carriageway from Junction 25 to Junction 23, along with entry slip roads at Junctions 25 and 24 on Monday and Tuesday nights. The clockwise M25 from junctions 16 to 17 will be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. Further closures are planned between Junctions 27 and 28 on Wednesday and Thursday nights, affecting the clockwise carriageway, link road, and exit and entry slip roads.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check their routes before setting off, as diversions may be in place. The planned roadworks are subject to change and can be cancelled at short notice. Motorists are encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest travel information.
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+When will the A2 and M25 be closed?
The A2 and M25 will have overnight closures from Monday, October 5, to Friday morning, October 9. These closures will typically start at 10pm and end between 5am and 6am the following morning.
+Which sections of the A2 will be closed?
Sections of the A2 between south-east London and Kent will be closed. This includes the westbound carriageway between Whitfield and Barham on multiple nights, and the eastbound carriageway between Adisham Road and Whitfield. The link from Darenth Interchange to the M25 clockwise at junction 2 will also close on Monday night.
+What are the main M25 closures planned?
The M25 will see repeated closures on the anti-clockwise carriageway between Junctions 25 and 23, and on the clockwise carriageway between Junctions 16 and 17 on several nights. Other closures affect various entry and exit slip roads and link roads around these junctions.
+What should drivers do during these closures?
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check their routes before travelling. Diversion routes may be in place, and motorists should stay up-to-date with the latest travel information as planned works can change at short notice.
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