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National Highways
London Travel News has published 53 stories involving National Highways, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Roads & Driving · All LondonDrivers ignoring roadworks put lives at risk, National Highways warns
National Highways has issued a stark warning about drivers deliberately entering roadwork closures to avoid queues. Hundreds of such incidents have been recorded this year, with drivers putting road workers and themselves at risk.
All London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 68 · Hype 40- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 and QEII Bridge face weekend overnight closures
Drivers using the M25 motorway and the QEII Bridge at Dartford should prepare for significant overnight disruptions this coming weekend. Several sections of the motorway will be closed for planned works, including a full overnight closure of the QEII Bridge.
M253 min readTrust 36 · Craft 70 · Hype 15 - Roads & Driving · London
Lower Thames Crossing uses Europe's largest tunnel boring machine
Construction is underway for the Lower Thames Crossing, featuring Europe's largest tunnel boring machine. The £11bn project aims to enhance connectivity across the South East, double road capacity east of London, and alleviate congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
London5 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 45 
Roads & Driving · M25Engineers Criticise National Highways' Drainage Design Rules
Engineers from nine companies have criticised National Highways' rules for designing road drainage, citing inaccuracies in the Design Palette and insufficient guidance for effective swales. The Road Runoff Group warns these issues could impact water quality and flood risk mitigation.
M254 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 20- Roads & Driving · London
A2 and M25 face overnight closures September 14-17
Drivers using the A2 and M25 motorways should prepare for overnight closures between September 14 and September 17. National Highways has announced planned roadworks affecting both eastbound and westbound routes, including slip roads, with disruptions expected between 8pm/10pm and 5.30am/6am.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 45 
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closed After Car Fire Near Chertsey
A car fire on the M25 in Surrey has led to traffic delays and the closure of one lane. The incident occurred near Chertsey, causing significant congestion.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 traffic chaos hits Heathrow Airport due to broken-down car
A broken-down car on the M25 is causing substantial traffic delays, significantly impacting journeys to Heathrow Airport. The incident is affecting northbound traffic, leading to congestion.
Heathrow2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · LondonA2 and M25 face overnight closures September 7-11
Drivers using the A2 and M25 motorways will encounter overnight closures on various slip roads and carriageways between September 7 and September 11. National Highways is carrying out planned works, with some closures starting as early as 8pm.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
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.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- World
M6 Thelwall Viaduct joint replacement work begins
Work has started on replacing bridge joints on the Thelwall Viaduct, carrying the M6 across the Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey. The project, part of the government’s £27bn Road Investment Strategy 3, will see overnight lane closures and a 24/7 contraflow system implemented.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 40 - World
A2 Roadworks: Overnight Closures Affect Dartford Heath to Danson Interchange
Drivers using the A2 are advised to prepare for significant overnight disruption this week due to planned roadworks. National Highways has announced 12 closures, including two full westbound carriageway closures between Dartford Heath and Danson Interchange, affecting travel from September 1 to September 4.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35 
Roads & Driving · M25Amey contract with National Highways extended by one year
Amey has secured a one-year extension to its facilities management contract with National Highways. The agreement supports the safe and efficient operation of England's strategic road network.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · All LondonA2 Overnight Closures Planned Week of August 24
Drivers using the A2 should prepare for overnight roadworks and potential disruption during the week of August 24. National Highways has scheduled multiple slip road closures at key interchanges, affecting travel times.
All London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · M25M25 near Godstone closed after lorry breaks down and scatters debris
A broken-down lorry on the M25 near Godstone blocked three lanes and scattered debris for a mile on 21 August, National Highways confirmed. Emergency services attended the scene, and recovery teams worked through the morning to clear the carriageway.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 30 · Hype 70
Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 closures: Overnight roadworks shut slip roads and carriageway 21-24 August
National Highways will close slip roads and a stretch of the A2 westbound for overnight resurfacing from 21 to 24 August. Drivers leaving south-east London face diversions between 8 pm and 6 am each night, with some closures starting earlier.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
Roads & Driving · M25M25 northbound lanes closed after lorry breakdown near London
Two lanes of the M25 northbound carriageway have been closed since 18 August 2026 after a lorry broke down. The incident, north of London, has caused delays for drivers, though the exact location remains unclear. No timeline has been given for reopening the lanes.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 slip roads close overnight for resurfacing from 17 August
Drivers on the A2 in Bexley and Dartford face overnight closures from 17 to 21 August. National Highways will resurface slip roads and the link to the M25, with diversions in place between 8 pm and 6 am each night.
South London4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
Roads & Driving · M25M25 overnight closures affect 14 junctions from 17 August
National Highways will close sections of the M25 between junctions 2 and 31 each night from 10 pm to 5.30 am, 17 to 21 August. Drivers face diversions on clockwise and anti-clockwise carriageways, slip roads and link roads across Barnet, Enfield and neighbouring boroughs.
M254 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 28
Roads & Driving · HeathrowM4 westbound closed after van crash spills wood and concrete near Heathrow
A van collision on the M4 westbound after Junction 5 near Heathrow Airport has spilled wood and concrete across two lanes, forcing their closure for emergency repairs. Traffic queues have built up for two miles, with delays expected to persist until clearance work is complete.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 72 · Hype 30
Airports · HeathrowHeathrow fire closes M4 lanes near Colnbrook causing delays for commuters
A fire near Heathrow Airport forced the closure of two eastbound lanes on the M4 near Colnbrook on 12 September, causing severe traffic congestion. Firefighters from Buckinghamshire and Surrey responded, reopening the lanes by 16:30 after extinguishing the blaze.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 70
Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes two lanes near J10, delays stretch to Leatherhead
Two lanes of the M25 anticlockwise between J10 (A3) and J9 (Leatherhead) were closed after a crash involving a lorry and two cars at 07:42 on 12 September 2024. Recovery is under way; delays extend to Leatherhead and are expected to last several hours.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 43 · Hype 30
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.
South London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 80 · Hype 15
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 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.
M253 min readTrust 36 · Craft 67 · Hype 30
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.
M253 min readTrust 36 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
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.
M254 min readTrust 54 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
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.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 28 · Hype 70
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.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 28 · Hype 70
Projects · LondonLondon transport deputy mayor to outline climate plans at Manchester conference
London’s deputy mayor for transport, Seb Dance, will address climate resilience at the Institution of Civil Engineers’ conference in Manchester. His speech will cover infrastructure changes needed for rising temperatures and their impact on residents and workers across the capital.
London5 min readTrust 48 · Craft 72 · Hype 15
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.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 45
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.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 30 · Hype 30
Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes three lanes near Barnet, 90-minute delays for drivers
A collision on the M25 anticlockwise near Barnet has shut three lanes, causing delays of up to 90 minutes. National Highways is managing the scene, with recovery expected to continue into the evening. Drivers are advised to avoid the area or check traffic updates before travelling.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 22 · Hype 70
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
Roads & Driving · M25M25 closed after fire creates explosion risk near South Mimms services
The M25 was shut in both directions on 11 August 2026 after a lorry fire at South Mimms services created an explosion risk. National Highways confirmed the closure and set up diversions while emergency services tackled the blaze.
M254 min readTrust 30 · Craft 22 · Hype 70- Roads & Driving · London
M25, M23 and M3 close overnight for roadworks affecting Barnet drivers
National Highways will close sections of the M25, M23 and M3 from 9 pm tonight for overnight roadworks. The A282 Dartford East Tunnel will also shut, affecting commuters travelling to Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Heathrow and Gatwick until 5.30 am.
London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 70 · Hype 30 - World
A2 overnight closures begin 10 August: slip roads and link shut for resurfacing
The A2 westbound exit at Pepperhill closes from 8 pm on 10 August, followed by the A2-to-A282 link at Darenth Interchange from 10 pm. Marling Cross slip road shuts overnight on 13 August. All works finish by 6 am each morning.
4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 25 
Roads & Driving · M25M25 overnight closures start 10 August between junctions 15 and 16
National Highways will close the M25 clockwise between junctions 15 and 16 from 10pm on 10 August, and anticlockwise between junctions 9 and 8 the following night. Drivers in Barnet and neighbouring boroughs should plan alternative routes during the overnight works.
M254 min readTrust 44 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
Roads & Driving · M25M25 crashes cause delays between Dartford and South Mimms
Two crashes on the M25 between junctions 1a-2 near Dartford and junctions 23-24 near South Mimms caused major delays on 10 August. National Highways reported tailbacks and advised drivers to avoid the affected stretches while recovery work continued.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 70
Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes lane near Romford as traffic slows
A lane on the M25 near Romford was closed following a crash, causing slow traffic on the clockwise carriageway. National Highways confirmed the closure between junctions 28 and 29, with no details yet on casualties or when the lane will reopen.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 30 · Hype 35
Roads & Driving · LondonM1 crash near Luton Airport blocks motorway and delays drivers for hours
A crash on the M1 motorway northbound near Luton Airport has closed one carriageway and caused long delays for drivers heading towards Hemel Hempstead. National Highways is diverting traffic, with recovery expected to take several hours.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 43 · Hype 70
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.
M253 min readTrust 36 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
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.
M254 min readTrust 44 · Craft 56 · Hype 30
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.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
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.
M254 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
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.
North London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 43 · Hype 15
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.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 30 · Hype 15
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.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 36 · Hype 10
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.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 43 · Hype 45
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.
South London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 30
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.
South London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 30 · Hype 55
Roads & Driving · LondonA2 overnight closures affect Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions this week
Overnight closures on the A2 at Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions begin on 3 August. National Highways has published times and diversion advice for drivers travelling between 8 pm and 6 am this week.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Roads & Driving · M25M25 night closures until 7 August affect Barnet drivers daily
Drivers in Barnet face nightly M25 closures until Friday morning, with sections near junctions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21A, 23, 24, 25 and 26 shut between 10 pm and 5:30 am. National Highways advises extra journey time and signed diversions.
M255 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35