M25 Motorway Faces Overnight Closures for Four Nights
Planned roadworks will affect multiple junctions between September 28 and October 2, with most closures starting at 10pm.
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Drivers are advised to expect significant disruption on the M25 as National Highways has scheduled four consecutive nights of planned closures. These works will affect various sections of the motorway, including carriageways and slip roads, impacting key routes to the M4, A3, and A13.
The closures are set to take place each night from Monday, September 28, through to the early hours of Friday, October 2. The majority of these overnight works will commence at 10pm and are expected to conclude by 5:30am the subsequent morning.
M25 and A12 closed overnight until October 1 for repairs
Sections of both major roads will be shut nightly for carriageway reconstruction and repair works.
Closures from September 28 to October 2
On Monday, September 28, into Tuesday, September 29, ten closures are planned. These include the M25 clockwise between junctions 9 and 10, the clockwise entry slip road at junction 9, and anticlockwise carriageway, entry, and exit slip roads between junctions 29 and 28. The anticlockwise exit slip road at junction 26 will also be closed. Additionally, the clockwise exit slip and link road from junction 15 to the M4 at junction 4B, the clockwise link road to the M20 eastbound, anticlockwise carriageway and slip road between junctions 17 and 16, and the clockwise fast link road to the A13 eastbound will be shut. The anticlockwise entry slip road at junction 10 and the exit slip road at junction 9 are also affected.
For Tuesday, September 29, into Wednesday, September 30, nine closures are scheduled. This includes the M25 clockwise from junction 9 to junction 10 and the entry slip road at junction 9. The anticlockwise carriageway, entry, and exit slip roads between junctions 29 and 28 will be closed. The clockwise carriageway between junctions 22 and 23 will also be shut, as will the anticlockwise exit slip road at junction 26 and the anticlockwise exit slip road at junction 2. Further closures involve the anticlockwise carriageway and slip road between junctions 17 and 16, and the clockwise entry slip road at junction 18. The anticlockwise entry fast link from junction 30 to the A13 eastbound is also impacted.
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Wednesday, September 30, into Thursday, October 1, will see seven closures. These include the M25 clockwise from junction 9 to junction 10 and the entry slip road at junction 9. The anticlockwise carriageway, entry, and exit slip roads between junctions 29 and 28 will be closed. The clockwise carriageway between junctions 22 and 23 is also affected. The clockwise link road from junction 15 to the M4 at junction 4B will be shut. The anticlockwise entry slip road at junction 25 and the clockwise entry slip road at junction 29 are also part of the planned works.
Finally, Thursday, October 1, into Friday, October 2, has eight closures planned. These include the M25 clockwise carriageway between junctions 22 and 23. The anticlockwise entry slip road and the A30 link road at junction 13 will be closed. The clockwise link road from junction 15 to the M4 at junction 4B will be shut. The anticlockwise entry slip road at junction 25, the anticlockwise exit slip road at junction 20, and the anticlockwise link road from junction 10 to the A3 northbound at Wisley are also affected. The clockwise entry slip road at junction 28 and the clockwise carriageway between the entry and exit slips at junction 30 are also part of the overnight works.
National Highways has cautioned that these planned roadworks are subject to change at short notice, potentially due to weather conditions or other operational reasons. Motorists are strongly advised to check the latest travel information before commencing their journeys to stay informed about any alterations.
Questions this report answers
+When will the M25 be closed overnight?
The M25 will experience planned overnight closures on sections of the motorway and its slip roads from Monday, September 28, through to the early hours of Friday, October 2. Most closures are scheduled to begin at 10pm and end at 5:30am the following morning.
+Which junctions are affected by the M25 closures?
Numerous junctions will be affected across the four nights. Specific junctions include 9, 10, 29, 28, 26, 15, 4B, 22, 23, 2, 17, 16, 18, 25, 13, 20, and 30, impacting both clockwise and anticlockwise directions.
+What should drivers do during these M25 closures?
Drivers are advised by National Highways to allow for extra time on their journeys and to be aware of diversion routes. It is recommended to check the latest travel information before setting off, as planned roadworks can change at short notice.
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