M25 drivers face 16 overnight closures next week
Sections of the motorway will be shut between Tuesday, November 3, and Friday, November 6, affecting journeys through Surrey, Essex, and Buckinghamshire.
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Drivers using the M25 motorway are warned of significant overnight disruption next week due to 16 planned closures. National Highways has announced that sections of the motorway will be shut over three nights, from Tuesday, November 3, to Friday, November 6. Each closure is scheduled to commence at 10pm, with the majority of roads anticipated to be clear for use by 5.30am the subsequent morning.
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Several stretches of the M25 will experience closures on consecutive nights. These include the clockwise carriageway between junctions 8 and 9, and junctions 25 and 26. The anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 16 and 15 will also be affected on multiple nights. The closures are expected to impact drivers travelling through Surrey, Essex, and Buckinghamshire, as well as those connecting to major routes such as the M3 and M40.
On Tuesday, November 3, eight closures are planned. These include sections connecting to the M3, routes around Surrey and Hertfordshire, and the anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 16 and 15. The clockwise carriageway between junctions 25 and 26, and junctions 8 and 9, will also be closed, alongside specific link roads and slip roads at junctions 11, 12, and 24.
Wednesday, November 4, will see four closures. These affect the anti-clockwise exit slip road at junction 23, the anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 16 and 15, and the clockwise carriageway between junctions 25 and 26, and junctions 8 and 9. Three of these are repeats from Tuesday's schedule.
M25 drivers face weekend closures
National Highways has scheduled multiple overnight disruptions affecting the motorway and connecting routes.
On Thursday, November 5, another four closures are scheduled. These impact the anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 16 and 15, the clockwise carriageway between junctions 25 and 26, and junctions 8 and 9. A clockwise link road between junction 30 and the A13 eastbound towards Mardyke Junction will also be closed, potentially affecting journeys towards Thurrock and Essex.
Advice for motorists
Motorists planning to use the M25 overnight are advised to check their planned routes before travelling, particularly if their journey involves connections to the M3, M40, or A13. Diversion routes will be in place where full carriageway closures are implemented, and drivers should follow roadside signage. National Highways has stated that the planned works may be subject to change, postponement, or cancellation at short notice due to operational requirements or weather conditions.
Drivers can obtain the latest information on road closures and diversions through the National Highways road closure report or Traffic England.
Questions this report answers
+When will the M25 be closed overnight?
The M25 will have 16 planned overnight closures between Tuesday, November 3, and Friday, November 6. Each closure is scheduled to begin at 10pm, with most roads expected to reopen by 5.30am the following morning.
+Which sections of the M25 will be closed?
Specific sections including the clockwise carriageway between junctions 8 and 9, and junctions 25 and 26, will be closed on multiple nights. The anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 16 and 15 is also scheduled for closure on several occasions.
+What should drivers do if they need to use the M25 overnight?
Drivers are advised to check their routes before travelling and allow additional time for their journeys due to diversions. Information on closures and diversions can be found on the National Highways road closure report or through Traffic England.
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