M25 Darenth slip road closed for emergency repairs, 45-minute delays
Drivers face long queues on the A2 and M25 after an overnight crash triggered urgent roadworks
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Drivers travelling towards London on the A2 face severe disruption this morning after the exit slip road to the M25 anti-clockwise at Darenth Interchange was closed for emergency repairs. The closure, which began at approximately 5am, follows an earlier crash on the flyover leading towards the Dartford Crossing.
National Highways has confirmed the closure but has not provided a timescale for when the slip road will reopen. Traffic queues have extended back to Pepper Hill in Gravesend, affecting local roads in the area.
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Delays spread to M25 clockwise carriageway
The disruption is not limited to the A2. Drivers on the M25 clockwise carriageway are experiencing delays of up to 45 minutes between junction 9 at Leatherhead and junction 11 at Chertsey. The delays are likely caused by diverted traffic and reduced capacity on the motorway network.
A diversion route has been established via the roundabout at Darenth Interchange. However, no official statement has been released on when normal traffic flow will resume. Drivers are advised to check traffic updates before starting their journeys.
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What happens next
National Highways has not indicated when the emergency repairs will be completed or when the slip road will reopen. Drivers are urged to follow diversion signs and allow extra time for their journeys. Updates are expected to be provided through traffic monitoring services and local travel bulletins.
Questions this report answers
+Why is the M25 slip road closed at Darenth Interchange?
The A2 London-bound exit slip to the M25 anti-clockwise at Darenth Interchange is closed for emergency repairs following an earlier crash. National Highways has not provided further details on the incident or the repairs required.
+How long will the delays last on the M25?
M25 clockwise drivers face 45-minute delays between junction 9 at Leatherhead and junction 11 at Chertsey. National Highways has not given a timescale for when the slip road will reopen or when delays will ease.
+Where are the queues worst on the A2?
Queues on the A2 London-bound stretch back to Pepper Hill in Gravesend. The closure of the slip road at Darenth Interchange has caused significant congestion in the area since around 5am.
+What is the diversion route for drivers affected by the closure?
A diversion route has been set up via the roundabout at Darenth Interchange. Drivers are advised to follow signs and check traffic updates before starting their journeys, as delays are expected to continue.
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