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RoadDisruption
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- Roads & Driving · London
Two lorries collide, disrupting Stansted Airport route
A collision involving two lorries is causing major disruption on a key route serving London Stansted Airport. Drivers are advised to expect significant delays and seek alternative travel arrangements.
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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.
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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.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 slip road closed for three hours after van fire at Thorpe interchange
A van fire on the M3 exit slip road from the M25 at Thorpe interchange stopped all lanes for three hours on 12 August 2026. Surrey Police confirmed no injuries, while Highways England managed recovery. Delays of over 30 minutes affected routes near Junction 10 and Junction 13.
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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.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonGallows Corner water main repairs to finish by end of August
Essex and Suffolk Water has confirmed that complex repairs to a water main at Gallows Corner in Romford are nearly complete. The site is expected to be handed back to Transport for London by the end of August, after which resurfacing will begin, though the junction’s full reopening remains unconfirmed.
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