Roads & Driving
Closures, roadworks, the M25, charging zones and enforcement.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonHarrow View parking banned for seven days for utility works
Barnet Council has imposed a week-long parking ban on Harrow View to allow essential utility works. The restriction, active until 13 August, applies to both sides of the road and exempts only emergency vehicles and those involved in the works. Signs must be displayed for the ban to be enforceable.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 lanes closed after lorry breakdown and crash near Heathrow and Dartford
Two lanes on the M25 clockwise carriageway are closed at Junction 14 after a lorry broke down, causing delays back to Staines. A separate crash involving a van and car has shut one lane at Junction 2, though traffic is moving.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonLillie Road in Fulham closed after building fire near West Brompton station
A building fire on Lillie Road, Fulham, forced the closure of a key route near West Brompton station on 7 August 2026. London Fire Brigade responded, and diversions were in place during the morning peak. The cause and duration of the closure remain unclear.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonHoward Way in Barnet closed after wildfire spreads from Hertfordshire
A wildfire that started near Harlow in Essex crossed into north London on 18 August 2026, forcing the closure of Howard Way in Barnet. Firefighters from Hertfordshire, Essex and London Fire Brigade remain at the scene, with no estimated time for reopening the road.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonBromley Council closes roads for Thames Water works until February 2028
Bromley Council issued a temporary traffic order on 5 August 2026 for Thames Water maintenance works, restricting vehicle access on 18 streets. The order lasts up to 18 months, with enforcement under the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 and key London motorways close overnight for roadworks
National Highways has closed sections of the M25, A282 Dartford Crossing, A1(M) and M3 for overnight roadworks. Drivers travelling clockwise between Enfield and Waltham Abbey and anticlockwise near Cobham face diversions until morning.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTwo crashes cause traffic queues on Deptford and Brockley roads
Two separate crashes on roads in Deptford and Brockley caused traffic delays on 6 August 2026. Emergency services attended both incidents, which blocked lanes and created queues for drivers in the area.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 overnight closures 7 to 10 August affect Harbledown, Brenley Corner and Ebbsfleet slip roads
National Highways will close the eastbound Harbledown exit, the westbound A2 between A2050 and Brenley Corner, and the westbound Pepperhill and Ebbsfleet slip roads on consecutive nights from 7 to 10 August. Diversions will be signed and drivers advised to allow extra time.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 overnight closures planned for 7-10 August 2026 affecting Barnet routes
Drivers in Barnet and surrounding areas face overnight M25 closures from 7 to 10 August 2026. National Highways will shut key junctions, including sections near the M40 and M4, with diversions in place between 10pm and 6am.
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Cobham Services on M25 runs out of fuel between Junctions 9 and 10
Cobham Services on the M25 has no fuel available for drivers in either direction between Junctions 9 and 10. The operator confirmed the outage affects one of the busiest stretches of the motorway network, with no immediate timeline for resupply.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonM25 closure near Potters Bar after police incident on 29 July 2026
A police incident closed the southbound M25 near Potters Bar on 29 July 2026, forcing the diversion of traffic onto the A1005. No injuries or arrests have been confirmed, and the road reopened after three hours.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 delays after van crash at Swanley Interchange on 6 August
A van crash on the M25 anticlockwise at Swanley Interchange caused major delays on 6 August. National Highways confirmed the incident, which closed one lane until 11:15, with tailbacks stretching to junction 4.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 named UK’s most boring motorway as 83% of London drivers seek scenic routes
A survey of 2,000 UK motorists by temporary car insurance provider Tempcover found 83% of London drivers prefer scenic routes over the M25, which was named the UK’s most boring motorway. Tempcover has launched a free Scenic Route Finder tool to suggest alternatives based on postcodes.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTfL to restrict vehicle movements on A2 and A102 in Greenwich and Bexley
Transport for London will enforce a traffic regulation order on sections of the A2 and A102, affecting slip roads and main routes in Greenwich and Bexley. The restrictions, which allow exemptions for emergency vehicles, will be signposted and may disrupt local journeys. Objections must be submitted in writing by 21 August 2026.
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Roads & Driving · M25Broken-down vehicle causes M25 delays near Sevenoaks on 5 August 2026
A broken-down vehicle on the M25 near Sevenoaks caused heavy traffic on 5 August 2026. National Highways confirmed the incident, which affected clockwise lanes during the morning.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash near Waltham Abbey causes long delays for drivers
Drivers on the M25 faced lengthy delays after a multi-vehicle crash near Waltham Abbey on 5 August 2026. The incident occurred on the anti-clockwise carriageway, with traffic backed up for miles, as reported by This Is Local London.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonA10 Great Cambridge Road signal failure disrupts Enfield drivers
Drivers in Enfield must approach the A10 Great Cambridge Road with caution after a signal failure at its junction with Hertford Road. Transport for London has not confirmed when repairs will be completed, affecting morning commutes and local traffic.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonM23 crash shuts northbound lanes near Gatwick Airport for six hours
A multi-vehicle collision on the M23 northbound near Gatwick Airport caused lane closures and delays for six hours on 12 September. National Highways confirmed five vehicles were involved, with no serious injuries reported. All lanes reopened by 20:30.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonM23 and A13 closed after separate multi-vehicle crashes near London airports
Two major roads near London airports were closed on 14 October after separate multi-vehicle crashes. The M23 near Gatwick and the A13 near Rainham both saw lane closures and diversions, causing delays for commuters and airport-bound traffic.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonA23 crash near Brixton closes road and causes heavy traffic
A collision on the A23 near Brixton has closed the road in both directions, causing significant delays. Transport for London has implemented diversions, with heavy traffic reported across South West London.
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