M25 Motorway Faces Weekend Overnight Closures
Drivers should expect disruptions on key sections of the M25, including the QEII Bridge, from Friday evening to Monday morning.
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Drivers travelling on the M25 motorway around London this weekend should prepare for a series of overnight closures. These disruptions, affecting multiple junctions and the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing, are scheduled to take place from Friday evening, September 4, through to the early hours of Monday, September 7. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and follow signed diversion routes.
Friday Night Closures
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On Friday, September 4, three closures are planned. The M25 anti-clockwise entry slip road at Junction 8 will be shut from 11pm until 6am on Saturday, September 5. Additionally, the link road connecting the M25 anti-clockwise at Junction 10 to the A3 northbound at Wisley will be closed between 11pm and 6am. The M25 clockwise entry slip road at Junction 28 is also scheduled for closure from 11pm on Friday, reopening at 5.30am on Saturday.
Saturday Night Disruptions
Saturday, September 5, brings further overnight closures. The M25 anti-clockwise entry slip road at Junction 31 will close at 10pm and is expected to reopen at 5am on Sunday, September 6. Drivers heading towards the Dartford Crossing should note that the QEII Bridge, carrying traffic clockwise between Junction 31 and Junction 1A, will be closed from 10.30pm on Saturday until 5.30am on Sunday. The M25 clockwise carriageway between Junction 25 and Junction 26 will also be closed from 10pm on Saturday until 5.30am on Sunday morning.
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Drivers should check routes as multiple link and slip roads will be shut between 10pm and 5.30am.
Sunday Night Works
A final overnight closure is scheduled for Sunday, September 6. The M25 clockwise carriageway between Junction 25 and Junction 26 will again be closed. This closure will begin at 10.30pm on Sunday and is set to end at 5.30am on Monday, September 7.
National Highways advises drivers to check their planned routes before travelling and to be aware that roadworks can change or be cancelled at short notice. Information on the latest traffic conditions should be consulted before commencing journeys.
Questions this report answers
+When will the M25 be closed this weekend?
Overnight closures are scheduled from Friday, September 4, through to Monday, September 7. Specific times vary by location, with disruptions generally occurring between 10pm and 6am.
+Which parts of the M25 will be affected?
Closures will impact slip roads at Junctions 8, 28, and 31, the link road between Junction 10 and the A3, and the QEII Bridge clockwise. The M25 clockwise carriageway between Junctions 25 and 26 will also be closed on Saturday and Sunday nights.
+Will the Dartford Crossing be closed?
Yes, the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing will be closed in the clockwise direction from 10.30pm on Saturday, September 5, until 5.30am on Sunday, September 6.
+What should drivers do if they need to travel?
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to follow signed diversion routes. It is recommended to check the latest traffic information from National Highways before setting off.
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