M25 and M26 face long delays after breakdown and crash
Motorists experience 30-minute hold-ups from the QEII Bridge due to lane closures and congestion.
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Motorists travelling on the M25 and M26 motorways are experiencing substantial delays this morning. The disruption follows a broken-down vehicle and an earlier road traffic collision. Lane 4 on the M25 clockwise carriageway between Junction 2 and Junction 3 remains closed. This closure is in place to deal with a broken-down road sweeper.
Traffic is moving slowly, with delays of up to 30 minutes reported from the QEII Bridge. Queues are extending clockwise towards Swanley. Congestion has also been reported stretching back towards Lakeside in certain areas. The issues are impacting journeys across this section of the M25.
M25 Clockwise Delays: Road Sweeper Breakdown Causes 30-Minute Hold-Ups
Lane closure between Junctions 2 and 3 on the M25 clockwise is causing significant congestion towards Swanley and Lakeside.
M26 westbound disruption
On the M26 westbound, a collision that occurred earlier has now been moved to the hard shoulder at Junction 5. Despite this, traffic remains slow approaching the M26 from the M25. This congestion is particularly noticeable near Orpington.
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+What is causing the delays on the M25 and M26?
Delays are being caused by a broken-down road sweeper on the M25 clockwise between Junctions 2 and 3, which has led to lane closures. An earlier crash on the M26 westbound has also contributed to slow traffic.
+How long are the delays from the QEII Bridge?
Motorists are experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes when travelling from the QEII Bridge. This is due to the lane closure on the M25 clockwise carriageway.
+Where is the congestion worst?
Congestion is stretching clockwise on the M25 towards Swanley, with queues also reported back towards Lakeside. On the M26 westbound, traffic remains slow approaching from the M25 near Orpington.
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