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Watermeadow Lane in Fulham Closed After Incident
Watermeadow Lane in Fulham was closed to traffic following an incident. Bus routes were diverted, causing disruption for passengers travelling in the area.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA2 and M25 drivers face four nights of closures
Drivers travelling between south-east London and Kent, and those using the M25, should prepare for significant overnight disruption. Four consecutive nights of closures are planned on both the A2 and the M25 from October 5 to October 9, affecting multiple junctions and slip roads.
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Chase Road closed due to vehicle fire near primary school
Chase Road in Southgate has been closed following a vehicle fire. The incident is located near a primary school, and emergency services are on the scene. Live updates are being provided.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA217 in Hammersmith and Fulham is UK's most delayed A-road
The A217 in Hammersmith and Fulham has been identified as Britain's most delayed A-road. Drivers on this route lose an average of four minutes and 23 seconds per mile, significantly more than the national median.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonHighfield Road in Purley to close for six weeks of gas works
Highfield Road in Purley will be closed for utility repair and maintenance works by Southern Gas Networks. The closure is scheduled to begin on October 6 and may last until November 20, impacting both the road and pavement.
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M25 crash near Orpington halts traffic both ways
A collision on the M25 close to Orpington brought traffic to a standstill in both directions on Sunday. The incident caused widespread delays for motorists travelling through Kent.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA406 Southend Road Closed After Serious Crash
The A406 Southend Road remains shut in both directions following a serious collision. Emergency services attended the scene overnight, and a screening tent was put up during daylight hours.
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M25 Closed After Multiple Vehicle Collision
All lanes of the M25 were halted on Tuesday following a crash involving several vehicles. The incident caused widespread disruption for drivers.
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M25 Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash
All lanes of the M25 have been stopped following a crash involving multiple vehicles. The incident has caused significant traffic disruption on the motorway.
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Roads & Driving · Central LondonWaterloo Bridge faces closure risk without £6m repairs
Waterloo Bridge, used by over 25,000 vehicles daily, could face weight restrictions or closure within three to four years if urgent repairs are not completed. Westminster City Council is seeking £6 million for the work.
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A40 Westway eastbound closed for 55 hours this weekend
Drivers face a 55-hour closure of the eastbound A40 Westway this weekend. The essential works will affect the stretch between Westway Roundabout and Marylebone Flyover, starting Friday at 10pm and ending Monday at 5am. Lane restrictions will persist after the closure.
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Highgate Road Closed Due to Emergency Incident
Highgate Road in London has been closed due to an emergency services incident, causing substantial traffic queues. The situation is ongoing, with emergency responders actively managing the scene.
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Roads & Driving · StanstedM11 traffic standstill after Stansted Airport crash
Traffic on the M11 near Stansted Airport was brought to a standstill on Saturday, October 2, 2026, due to a crash. The incident caused significant disruption for drivers in the area.
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Highgate student's death prompts safety review on North Road
A fatal collision in Highgate has led to calls for urgent safety improvements on North Road. An e-petition has gathered over 3,200 signatures, with Haringey Council commissioning a traffic and safety review.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street section to be pedestrianised from October 2026
A significant section of Oxford Street in Westminster will become traffic-free from Monday, October 26, 2026, as part of a trial scheme. Buses will be diverted, and cyclists will be prohibited from riding through the pedestrianised area.
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M25 lanes closed after truck fire causes long queues
A fire involving a truck on the M25 motorway has led to lane closures and significant traffic congestion. Motorists are advised to expect delays.
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Crash causes major congestion on North Circular Road
A major road crash has occurred on the North Circular Road at Henlys Corner, leading to significant traffic congestion and long queues. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
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A243 Leatherhead Road closed after vehicle fire and oil spill
A section of the A243 Leatherhead Road has been closed following a vehicle fire that led to an oil spill. Emergency services are on the scene, and drivers are being redirected.
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Roads & Driving · LondonVeteran cars to drive through South London on Nov 1
More than 400 historic vehicles built before 1905 will travel from Hyde Park to Brighton on Sunday 1 November 2026. The annual event will pass through several South London boroughs from 7am.
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M25 traffic stopped after car overturns in crash
The M25 was brought to a standstill on Tuesday morning after a collision involving a single vehicle. A car was left overturned following the incident near Junction 27.
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