M25 faces six overnight closures November 6-9
National Highways schedules works affecting routes to Heathrow, Dartford and north London.
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Motorists travelling on the M25 motorway near London face six planned overnight closures from Friday, November 6, through to Monday, November 9. National Highways has organised these works, which will impact routes heading towards Heathrow, Dartford, and north London. The closures involve sections of the carriageway, slip roads, and link roads at various junctions.
Overnight works to minimise 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 roadworks are part of a regular programme of maintenance and repairs intended to keep the motorway infrastructure in good condition. National Highways schedules these activities during overnight hours, typically starting around 10pm or 11pm and concluding by early morning, to avoid affecting the busiest daytime travel periods. Specific details for each closure's purpose have not been provided.
Specific closure details
On Friday, November 6, four closures are scheduled. The M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 16 and 15 will be closed from 11pm until 6am on Saturday, November 7. The M25 clockwise from junction 25 to junction 26 will also close from 11pm to 5.30am. Additionally, a link road closure will affect the M25 clockwise from junction 3 to the M20 eastbound junction 1 (11pm to 5.30am), and an entry slip road at M25 junction 4 clockwise will be closed (11pm to 6am).
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Saturday, November 7, will see the north quadrant of the junction three roundabout closed from 11pm to 6am on Sunday, November 8. This junction connects the M25 with the M20. On Sunday night, the south quadrant of the junction three roundabout will be affected by a closure from 10.30pm to 5.30am on Monday, November 9.
Monday, November 9, brings seven further closures scheduled to begin at 10pm and end by 5.30am on Tuesday, November 10. These include carriageway closures on the M25 clockwise from junction 28 to junction 29, and anti-clockwise from junction 17 to junction 16. Further carriageway closures are planned anti-clockwise from junction 3 to junction 2, and clockwise from junction 14 to junction 15. The M25 clockwise from junction 6 to junction 7 will also be closed, alongside an up-and-over carriageway closure at junction 25 clockwise and an entry slip road closure at junction 25 anti-clockwise.
Advice for drivers
National Highways advises drivers to check their routes before travelling and to allow for extra journey time. They recommend following official diversion signs rather than relying solely on satellite navigation systems, as these may not immediately update with temporary closures. The organisation also notes that planned works can be altered or cancelled with little notice due to weather or operational needs.
Questions this report answers
+When will the M25 be closed overnight?
Six overnight closures are scheduled for the M25 motorway between Friday, November 6, and Monday, November 9. These works are planned to take place during the night to minimise disruption to daytime travel.
+Which areas will be affected by the M25 closures?
The closures will impact routes towards Heathrow, Dartford, and north London. Specific closures include parts of the carriageway, slip roads, and link roads at various junctions along the M25.
+What should drivers do during the M25 closures?
Drivers are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow for extra travel time, and follow official diversion signs. It is recommended not to rely solely on satellite navigation systems as they may not show immediate changes.
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