Roads & Driving
Closures, roadworks, the M25, charging zones and enforcement.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonAlperton motorbike meets prompt calls for enforcement action
Residents in Alperton have urged Brent Council and the Metropolitan Police to take coordinated action against weekly motorbike meets on Beresford Road. Concerns include dangerous riding, noise, litter, and cloned number plates, with councillors and locals demanding enforcement under existing powers.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA1000 North Circular Road reopens after lorry fire closes key Barnet route
The A1000 North Circular Road in Barnet fully reopened at 11:30 after a lorry fire caused morning rush-hour closures. London Fire Brigade attended the scene near Henlys Corner, with no injuries reported. Diversions affected bus routes 13, 134, 263 and 326.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonDartford Crossing overnight closures begin 15 August 2026
National Highways will close the Dartford west tunnel from 10 pm on 15 August 2026 and the east tunnel from 10.30 pm on 16 August for overnight repairs. Vehicles over 4.8 metres will be barred from the east tunnel on Sunday. Further closures continue until 23 August.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonA41 Brent Cross Flyover closes to one lane from 24 September for two-year repair
Work to strengthen the Brent Cross Flyover begins on 24 September 2026, reducing the A41 to one lane each way for two years. The £10.8m scheme will remove the 7.5-tonne weight restriction but cause delays on the North Circular and surrounding routes.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonRavensbourne Estate residents fined £100 despite valid parking permits
Residents of the Ravensbourne Estate in Deptford report receiving £100 parking charge notices despite holding valid permits. Phoenix Community Housing states the scheme was consulted on and offers additional permits via UKCPM, but denies taking a cut of fines.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens at Leatherhead after 50-minute crash closure
The M25 clockwise carriageway reopened at Junction 9 Leatherhead after a 50-minute closure caused by a serious crash near Cobham Services. Delays continued back to Junction 8 at Reigate, while a stalled vehicle on the entry slip at Junction 13 Staines disrupted traffic heading to Heathrow Airport.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens after crash and breakdown cause delays near Cobham and Staines
The M25 reopened at Junction 9 after a 50-minute closure due to a serious crash near Cobham Services, while a stalled vehicle caused delays on the clockwise entry slip at Junction 13. Delays persisted back to Junction 8 at Reigate, affecting traffic heading to Heathrow.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Darenth slip road closed for emergency repairs, 45-minute delays
The A2 London-bound exit slip to the M25 anti-clockwise at Darenth Interchange has been closed since 5am for emergency repairs. Queues stretch back to Pepper Hill in Gravesend, while M25 clockwise drivers experience 45-minute delays between Leatherhead and Chertsey.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 overnight closures this weekend force diversions at 11 junctions
The M25 will close in both directions at multiple junctions overnight this weekend for roadworks. Drivers face diversions on clockwise and anti-clockwise carriageways, slip roads and link roads from 11 pm on Friday 14 August until 5.30 am on Monday 17 August.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Dartford section closed after multi-vehicle crash
A three-lane closure on the M25 clockwise between junctions 2 and 3 near Dartford has caused delays of up to 90 minutes. National Highways confirmed the incident involved multiple vehicles and is expected to last until at least 18:00 today.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Dartford closure after lorry fire causes 12-mile queues
A lorry fire on the M25 near Dartford has closed both carriageways between junctions 2 and 3, creating 12-mile tailbacks. National Highways has diverted vehicles onto the A2 and local routes in Barnet, adding delays to morning commutes and school runs.
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M25 closed for three days as Ventura Park fire spreads toxic smoke
Firefighters have battled a blaze at an industrial unit in Ventura Park, St Albans, since 11 August 2026, forcing the closure of the M25 between junctions 21A and 22. Three people were treated at the scene, with one hospitalised. Nearby warehouses were evacuated and residents warned to keep windows shut.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 lane closed after Barking warehouse fire disrupts traffic for fifth day
A lane on the A13 in Barking has been closed since 12 August 2026 after a fire at Maybells Commercial Estate. Twenty fire engines and 125 firefighters attended the blaze, which was brought under control by 6.10 pm but left traffic delays in its wake.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowDawley Road near Heathrow closed after crash, buses diverted
A collision on Dawley Road, Hayes, forced the closure of the A3044 near Heathrow Airport on 12 September. London Buses diverted routes 222, 350 and H98, while recovery crews worked to clear the scene. Updates on reopening times remain pending.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonRangefield Road in Bromley closed after emergency services called to incident
Emergency services have sealed off Rangefield Road in Bromley after responding to an incident this morning. London Buses confirmed diversions for routes 208 and 358, with no reopening time given. Police said the road will stay shut while crews work.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 slip road closed for three hours after van fire at Thorpe interchange
A van fire on the M3 exit slip road from the M25 at Thorpe interchange stopped all lanes for three hours on 12 August 2026. Surrey Police confirmed no injuries, while Highways England managed recovery. Delays of over 30 minutes affected routes near Junction 10 and Junction 13.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 Ripple Road closed after lorry fire sends smoke across Barking
A lorry fire on the A13 Ripple Road in Barking forced the closure of both carriageways on 12 September 2024. Around 100 firefighters tackled thick smoke visible across East London, with diversions in place for hours. No injuries were reported, but delays affected bus routes.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 delays after van fire on M3 near junction 2
A van fire on the M3 near junction 2 caused heavy congestion on the M25 this morning. Fire crews attended the scene, and National Highways warned of delays for drivers heading towards the London orbital motorway.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens after lorry and cyclist collision at Bignells Corner
A collision between a lorry and a cyclist at Bignells Corner near junction 23 of the M25 on 12 August 2026 caused significant delays. The cyclist was taken to hospital by air ambulance, and lane closures led to queues stretching over a mile before the road reopened.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash in Holmesdale Tunnel shuts two lanes near Enfield
A collision between a lorry and a car inside Holmesdale Tunnel on the M25 near Enfield closed two lanes this morning, causing delays for drivers. National Highways confirmed the incident, which occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. on 12 September 2024.
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