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M25 motorway
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving M25 motorway, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Crash Causes Morning Delays
A collision on the M25 motorway caused considerable delays and queueing traffic on Tuesday morning. The incident disrupted travel for many commuters.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 22 · Hype 70 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow plans £1.5bn M25 reroute for third runway
Heathrow Airport has revealed plans to reroute the M25 motorway as part of its proposed third runway expansion. The scheme, estimated to cost £1.5 billion, involves building a new section 130 metres west of the current road, with traffic switched via overnight closures. The overall expansion is projected at £49 billion.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Closed Due to Lorry Fire, Causing Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 motorway caused the closure of two lanes on Tuesday morning. The incident led to queues building on the carriageway, impacting traffic flow for drivers.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 
Roads & Driving · M25Generator falls from truck on M25, causing traffic chaos
A generator fell from a truck on the M25 motorway, resulting in extensive traffic disruption and miles of delays. The incident was reported live, causing significant inconvenience for commuters and travellers.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 22 · Hype 70
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.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 77 · Hype 12
Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens after St Albans industrial fire forces closure
A fire at an industrial unit in Ventura Park, St Albans, led to the temporary closure of the M25 on 11 August 2026. Ten fire engines attended the scene, and nearby residents were advised to keep windows closed. The motorway has since reopened with reduced speed limits.
M254 min readTrust 66 · Craft 60 · Hype 30