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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street car-free testing begins October 2026
Oxford Street is set to become car-free for a live testing phase starting in October 2026. The pedestrianisation will cover nearly a kilometre of the famous shopping street, with buses and cyclists diverted. Emergency and refuse vehicles will retain access.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonWest London road closed after delivery van crash
A delivery van has been involved in a crash on a west London road, leading to its closure. Live updates are being provided as the incident is managed by emergency services.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTower Bridge Road closed due to emergency incident
Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey is currently shut due to an emergency incident, causing substantial traffic congestion and travel disruption for residents and commuters in south London.
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Roads & Driving · M25Dartford Crossing tunnel reopens after crane breakdown and oil spill
The west tunnel at the Dartford Crossing has reopened following a breakdown and oil leak from a 50-tonne crane. Specialist teams cleared the spill, but drivers faced up to 60 minutes of delays.
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Motorbike Crash Blocks M25 Link Road
A collision involving a motorbike has caused significant traffic disruption on a key road near the M25. Emergency services responded to the incident, leading to queueing traffic and delays for drivers.
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Roads & Driving · LondonM25 Motorway Faces Weekend Overnight Closures
Drivers using the M25 motorway around London face a series of overnight closures this weekend, from Friday, September 4, to Monday, September 7. Disruptions will affect multiple junctions and the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA2 Weekend Closures: Full Carriageway Shutdowns Planned
Drivers using the A2 this weekend should prepare for significant overnight disruptions. The road will see multiple closures, including two full westbound carriageway shutdowns between Friday, September 4, and Sunday, September 6.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 closed near M11 after lorry crash causes long queues
A lorry crash on the M25 near the M11 junction has led to lane closures and significant traffic delays. The incident occurred on Friday morning, causing long queues to build on the motorway.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Gridlock Near Heathrow After Incident
Traffic on the M25 motorway experienced a complete standstill on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, near Heathrow Airport. The obstruction, which occurred close to Junction 14, led to significant delays and queues.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Reopens After Lorry Fire Causes Major Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 caused significant disruption on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction 5 and Junction 4 was closed, leading to long delays on the M25 and M20.
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M25 Overnight Closures Planned for Early September 2026
Motorists using the M25 in early September 2026 face overnight closures and disruptions. Several link and slip roads will be shut between 10pm and 5.30am from Tuesday, September 1, to Friday, September 4.
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Three arrested after fatal Stanmore crash
Three men have been arrested following a fatal collision in Stanmore that killed a car driver and left a bus driver with life-changing injuries. The crash occurred late on Sunday night on Honeypot Lane.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonPedestrian injured after bus crashes into Hayes building
A pedestrian sustained minor injuries when a double decker bus crashed into a building in Hayes on Friday evening. The bus, which had no passengers on board, also resulted in the driver receiving treatment for minor injuries.
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Roads & Driving · Central LondonKentish Town Road Flooding Closes Major Central London Route
Kentish Town Road in central London is closed due to major flooding caused by a burst water main. The incident has led to severe disruption for drivers and is affecting local traffic.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterWestminster Council demands Oxford Street impact study
Westminster City Council has formally requested a full environmental impact assessment for the Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans. The council fears displaced traffic will negatively affect surrounding neighbourhoods, while the Mayor's office states legal processes are being followed.
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Burst water main floods major north London road
A burst water main has caused extensive flooding on a major road in north London. Live updates are being provided as emergency services and utility companies work to resolve the issue and restore normal conditions.
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Petrol prices hit four-year high ahead of bank holiday
The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, the highest since November 2022, as millions of drivers prepare for bank holiday travel. Diesel prices are also at a high of 183.4p a litre.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closures Cause Significant Delays
The M25 is currently experiencing significant traffic delays due to ongoing lane closures. These disruptions are causing lengthy hold-ups for motorists travelling on the orbital route.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA12 Lane Blocked After Multi-Vehicle Crash
A multi-vehicle collision on the A12 in East London has led to significant traffic disruption, with one lane blocked. The incident caused delays for commuters and travellers.
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Roads & Driving · Central LondonPiccadilly Road Closed After Central London Crash
A crash on a major central London road led to its closure and caused widespread disruption. A bin lorry involved in the incident was taped off by authorities.
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