Roads & Driving
Closures, roadworks, the M25, charging zones and enforcement.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 Shut After Crash
The A13 was closed on 10 September 2026 due to a crash. The Lodge Avenue flyover was affected, causing significant disruption. The road has since reopened.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonSouth Circular Closed After Crash, Police Respond
The South Circular road has been closed following a crash, leading to significant traffic delays. Police are currently attending the incident, with long queues building in the area.
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Roads & Driving · LondonTaxi driver convicted of drink-driving in 1897
On September 10, 1897, George Smith, a London taxi driver, became possibly the world's first person convicted of drink-driving. He crashed an electric Bersey cab on New Bond Street and was fined after admitting to drinking beer.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation to start in October
Transport for London plans to begin pedestrianising Oxford Street imminently, with the first section closing to traffic in October. Westminster Council's leader has accused the Mayor of London of 'cheating the system' by bypassing a full environmental impact assessment.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closed After Car Fire Near Chertsey
A car fire on the M25 in Surrey has led to traffic delays and the closure of one lane. The incident occurred near Chertsey, causing significant congestion.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonStar Lane Closed Near Canning Town Park Due to Police Incident
Star Lane in Canning Town has been closed by police due to an ongoing incident. Live updates are being provided by authorities as the situation develops near a local park.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA12 junction remains without crossing six years after fatal crash
A junction over the A12 in east London has no pedestrian crossing more than six years after a coroner warned of future deaths. Tower Hamlets Council and TfL have been in discussions since 2015.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonNorth Circular Road Blocked By Emergency Incident
The North Circular Road in South Chingford experienced significant disruption on 29 July 2026 due to an emergency services incident. Traffic was severely affected as the road was blocked, causing delays for commuters and residents.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonA316 Chertsey Road lanes closed after car and van crash
Traffic disruption occurred on the A316 Chertsey Road in South London on September 8, 2026, following a collision involving a car and a van. Several lanes of the road were closed as emergency services responded to the incident.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 traffic chaos hits Heathrow Airport due to broken-down car
A broken-down car on the M25 is causing substantial traffic delays, significantly impacting journeys to Heathrow Airport. The incident is affecting northbound traffic, leading to congestion.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Closed After Multiple Vehicle Collision
The M25 has been closed in both directions after multiple vehicles were involved in a collision. Traffic has been held while emergency services attend the scene.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Crash Causes Major Tunnel Congestion
A crash on the M25 motorway caused substantial traffic congestion, particularly through tunnels. The incident was reported live, with delays affecting journeys in the area.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA2 and M25 face overnight closures September 7-11
Drivers using the A2 and M25 motorways will encounter overnight closures on various slip roads and carriageways between September 7 and September 11. National Highways is carrying out planned works, with some closures starting as early as 8pm.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonStalled Car Blocks Lanes on Croydon's Purley Way
A car has broken down on Purley Way in Croydon, causing significant disruption and blocking lanes of traffic. The incident is being covered live, with drivers advised to expect delays.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Disruption: Crash and Car Fire Cause Major Delays
The M25 experienced significant disruption due to a two-car crash and a separate car fire. Multiple lanes were shut, leading to traffic being stopped and considerable delays for motorists.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Closure After Early Morning Collision
A crash in the early hours of the morning led to a road closure for several hours, causing significant disruption to traffic in the vicinity of the M25.
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Roads & Driving · M25QEII Bridge to close overnight for safety checks
The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing will be closed overnight on Saturday, September 5, for essential safety inspections and maintenance. Southbound traffic will be diverted, and a height restriction will be in place for northbound vehicles.
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Roads & Driving · LondonBlenheim Grove closed for second day due to unsafe building
Blenheim Grove in Peckham has been closed for a second consecutive day due to an unsafe building. The road, a busy thoroughfare near Rye Lane, is expected to remain shut while structural assessments are carried out.
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Roads & Driving · All LondonNew roads policing centre to tackle illegal number plates
A new National Roads Policing Coordination Centre, funded by the Department for Transport, will enhance collaboration between police forces across England. The initiative aims to improve enforcement against illegal number plates, which are often used to evade fines and are linked to organised crime.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonCroydon Council's £2m TfL funding frozen over removed cycle lane wands
Croydon Council has had £2 million in transport funding frozen by Transport for London after removing protective wands from a cycle lane on London Road. The decision was reportedly triggered by a video posted on Mayor Jason Perry's Instagram account.
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