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.
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Significant delays are affecting traffic on the M25 clockwise this morning following the breakdown of a road sweeper. Lane 4 between Junction 2 and Junction 3 remains closed as a result of the incident. This closure is causing delays of approximately 30 minutes for drivers approaching from the QEII Bridge.
Congestion is reported to be stretching clockwise along the M25 towards Swanley. In some areas, queues are extending back towards Lakeside. The breakdown occurred on the clockwise carriageway.
QEII Bridge closed southbound due to police incident
Traffic diverted via East Tunnel at Dartford Crossing, causing miles of tailbacks on the M25.
M26 Traffic Conditions
Separately, on the M26 westbound at Junction 5, a crash that had occurred has now been moved to the hard shoulder. Despite this, traffic remains slow on the M26 westbound as it approaches the junction from the M25, specifically near Orpington.
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+Why is there a lane closure on the M25 clockwise?
Lane 4 is closed on the M25 clockwise between Junctions 2 and 3 because a road sweeper has broken down. This closure is causing delays for drivers.
+How long are the delays on the M25 clockwise?
Drivers are experiencing delays of around 30 minutes from the QEII Bridge due to the lane closure. Queues are extending towards Swanley and Lakeside.
+What is happening on the M26 westbound?
A crash on the M26 westbound at Junction 5 has been moved to the hard shoulder. Traffic is still slow approaching this junction from the M25 near Orpington.
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