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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.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonNorth Circular crash shuts A406 for seven hours near Brent Cross
A collision on the North Circular Road near Brent Cross closed both carriageways for seven hours on 20 August 2026. Police and Transport for London managed diversions while emergency services attended the scene, causing delays across north-west London.
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WorldParkstone Avenue in Emerson Park closed for week-long water works
Parkstone Avenue in Emerson Park is closed for water works from 19 to 25 August 2026, Essex & Suffolk Water confirmed. Butts Green Road will have two-way signals and likely delays until 21 August 2026, as reported by the Romford Recorder.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowCrash shuts Lampton Road in Hounslow near Heathrow Airport
A crash has closed Lampton Road in Hounslow, causing traffic to build near Heathrow Airport. The road remains shut while emergency services attend the scene, with no reopening time confirmed as of 17 August 2026.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonEight bus routes diverted after Thornton Heath road crash
Residents in Thornton Heath faced delays on eight bus routes after a crash closed London Road on 12 August 2026. London Buses diverted services while emergency crews cleared the scene, with no reopening time confirmed.
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Central LondonWhitechapel Road crash shuts two lanes until 29 August
A three-vehicle collision on Whitechapel Road has closed two eastbound lanes near the Royal London Hospital. Transport for London expects the closure to last until 29 August, with buses and cyclists diverted via Cable Street.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonCrash closes Crofton Road in Orpington near Princess Royal Hospital
A collision on Crofton Road in Orpington forced the road’s closure near Princess Royal University Hospital on 10 August 2026. Emergency services responded, and diversions were put in place, affecting local traffic and hospital access.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonWesthorne Avenue in Sidcup closed after serious crash
Westhorne Avenue, a key route between Sidcup and Eltham, has been closed since early morning after a multi-vehicle collision. Police have diverted traffic and warned of delays lasting several hours while recovery and forensic work takes place.
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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.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 near Redhill closed after car breaks down on carriageway
A broken-down car forced the closure of two lanes on the M25 clockwise near Redhill on 14 October 2024, causing heavy tailbacks. Highways England confirmed the incident and said recovery was under way, with no injuries reported.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonMuswell Hill Road closed until 11 August after burst water main
Muswell Hill Road is closed between Cranley Gardens and Onslow Gardens after a burst water main. Thames Water crews are on site until 11 August, diverting the 43 and 134 bus routes and causing delays for drivers, Barnet Council has confirmed.
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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 · 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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