M25 Faces 19 Overnight Closures This Weekend
Drivers travelling across London, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire should expect disruption between November 13-16.
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Drivers using the M25 motorway face 19 planned overnight closures throughout the weekend of November 13 to November 16. National Highways has announced that these restrictions will impact journeys in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions, affecting full sections of the carriageway as well as entry and exit slip roads.
Areas and Times of Disruption
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.
The closures are concentrated around significant junctions and routes, including those serving Heathrow Airport, the Dartford Crossing, and connections to the M20, M40, and M1 motorways. Most of the closures will begin between 10pm and 11pm each night, though some may start earlier. Motorists travelling late at night or in the early morning are strongly advised to verify their planned routes before departing.
Specific closures are detailed across the weekend. On Friday, November 13, six closures are planned, including full carriageway restrictions on the M25 clockwise from junctions 28 to 29 and anti-clockwise from junctions 17 to 16. Other closures include sections between junctions 3 to 2 clockwise and 14 to 15 anti-clockwise, along with entry slip roads at junction 30 clockwise and junction 25 anti-clockwise. Saturday, November 14, will see one closure: the M25 clockwise junction 31 entry slip road near Thurrock from 10pm until 5:30am on Sunday. Sunday evening, November 15, has two overnight closures, including the clockwise junction 31 entry slip road and a section between junctions 21 to 21A near the M1 interchange in Hertfordshire.
Monday night, November 16, will experience the highest number of restrictions, with 10 separate closures planned. These include full clockwise carriageway closures from junctions 28 to 29 and anti-clockwise from junctions 27 to 25. The clockwise junction 28 exit slip road to the A12 northbound will be shut from 9pm until 5am on Tuesday, November 17. Further closures affect the anti-clockwise carriageway between slip roads at junction 15, sections between junctions 20 to 18 anti-clockwise, and the link road from M25 clockwise junction 16 to M40 eastbound junction 1A. Additional closures are scheduled for the clockwise junction 6 exit slip road, the clockwise junction 25 up-and-over carriageway, the anti-clockwise junction 4 entry slip road, and a full closure of M25 clockwise junctions 13 to 14 from 10pm until 5:30am.
M25 faces six overnight closures November 6-9
National Highways schedules works affecting routes to Heathrow, Dartford and north London.
Checking for Updates
National Highways manages the planned road closure information and states that restrictions are subject to change due to factors such as weather conditions and operational needs. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and follow any signed diversion routes. The most current details are available on the National Highways daily road closures page, and drivers can also check live traffic conditions before their journeys.
Questions this report answers
+How many overnight closures are planned for the M25 this weekend?
There are 19 planned overnight closures scheduled for the M25 motorway between Friday, November 13, and Monday, November 16. These closures will affect both clockwise and anti-clockwise routes, including full carriageway sections and slip roads.
+Which areas will be most affected by the M25 closures?
The closures will impact journeys around key areas including Heathrow Airport, the Dartford Crossing, and junctions connecting to the M20, M40, and M1 motorways. Both clockwise and anti-clockwise traffic will experience restrictions.
+What time will the M25 closures start?
Most of the planned M25 closures will commence overnight, typically starting between 10pm and 11pm. Some closures may begin earlier, and drivers are advised to check specific timings for their intended travel period.
+Where can I find the latest information on M25 closures?
National Highways is responsible for releasing details of the planned closures. Drivers can find the most up-to-date information on the National Highways daily road closures page and by checking live traffic conditions before travelling.
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