M25 and A12 closed overnight until October 1 for repairs
Sections of both major roads will be shut nightly for carriageway reconstruction and repair works.
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Drivers using the M25 and A12 between Romford and Brentwood should be aware of overnight closures that will continue until October 1. These closures are in place to allow for carriageway reconstruction and repair works. National Highways has confirmed the schedule for these essential maintenance activities.
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A significant stretch of the M25, measuring 9.24 kilometres, will be closed nightly. This section runs between junction 28, which serves Romford and Brentwood, and junction 29, connecting to Emerson Park and West Horndon. The closure will be in effect each night from 10pm until 5:30am, including Mondays to Fridays and bank holidays. The works began on September 22 and are scheduled to conclude by 6:30am on October 1, according to notices from the traffic website Causeway one.network.
A12 affected by repairs
Similarly, a 7.1 kilometre section of the A12 will also experience overnight closures. This part of the A12 is located between Shenfield and junction 28 of the M25. The closures on the A12 will commence nightly at 11pm and will remain in place until 6:30am. These works are also part of the carriageway reconstruction and repair programme.
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Notices from Causeway one.network described the works as "Carriageway - reconstruction/ repair - M25 anti-clockwise junction 29 to junction 28". The scope includes carriageway and slip road closure for resurfacing. National Highways' website further detailed an "entry and exit slip road closure" for the M25 between junction 28 and junction 29. Diversions for affected traffic will be routed via the local authority road network.
Questions this report answers
+When will the M25 and A12 closures end?
The overnight closures on sections of the M25 between junction 28 and 29, and on the A12 between Shenfield and junction 28, are scheduled to end on October 1. The final closure is expected to lift by 6:30am on that date.
+What are the specific times for the road closures?
The M25 will be closed nightly from 10pm to 5:30am. The A12 closures will be in effect from 11pm to 6:30am each night. These timings apply from Monday to Friday and include bank holidays.
+What is the reason for the closures?
The closures are necessary for carriageway reconstruction and repair works on both the M25 and the A12. This maintenance is being carried out by National Highways to ensure the roads remain in good condition.
+What happens if I need to travel through these areas at night?
Diversions will be in place for traffic affected by the closures. These diversions will direct vehicles via the local authority road network. Drivers should allow for extra journey time and follow the signed diversion routes.
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