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Roads & Driving · LondonA217 in Hammersmith and Fulham is UK's most delayed A-road
The A217 in Hammersmith and Fulham has been identified as Britain's most delayed A-road. Drivers on this route lose an average of four minutes and 23 seconds per mile, significantly more than the national median.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA2 Route Through South East London Detailed
The A2 road begins in Borough as Great Dover Street and transforms into a major dual carriageway as it travels through Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. Its modern route differs from the historic Roman road.
East London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 20- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Crash Halts Traffic Near Iver Heath
A crash on the M25 near Iver Heath has caused all lanes to be stopped. This incident is resulting in considerable queueing traffic for motorists in the area.
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M25 Congestion: Roundabout Incident Causes Major Delays
Major congestion is affecting the M25 motorway due to an incident on a roundabout. The exact nature of the problem and its resolution timeline remain unclear, leading to substantial traffic delays for motorists.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 - Roads & Driving · London
M25 motorway technically ends at Dartford Crossing
Drivers travelling on the M25 motorway will find the road designation changes to the A282 at the Dartford Crossing. This is because the crossing predates the motorway's completion, meaning it does not hold full motorway status.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 - World
A13 Lodge Avenue flyover replacement to bring safety upgrades
Transport for London plans to replace the A13 Lodge Avenue flyover in Dagenham due to its age and condition. The new structure will feature enhanced safety measures, though local businesses and residents anticipate disruption. Dragados has been appointed as the delivery partner.
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M25 Dartford Tunnel obstruction causes chaos
An obstruction within the Dartford Tunnel on September 23, 2026, caused widespread disruption for users of the M25 and Dartford Crossing. The incident led to lane closures and significant delays for motorists.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 - Roads & Driving · Heathrow
M25's shortest major junction gap is 2.9 miles near Heathrow
The M25 motorway features its shortest gap between major junctions near Heathrow Airport, measuring just 2.9 miles between Junction 14 and Junction 15. This section is particularly congested due to its role serving airport terminals and intersecting with the M4.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonBroken-down car causes major traffic on A40 in Perivale
A stalled vehicle on the A40 Western Avenue in Perivale is causing significant traffic disruption. Drivers are experiencing major delays in the area as authorities work to resolve the situation.
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Roads & Driving · LondonBlackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges increase
Drivers using the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels face higher charges from today, with increases of between 3.3% and 5% on tolls. The off-peak car charge is now £1.55 and the peak charge is £4.20. Heavy goods vehicles also see rises.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20- 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.
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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.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonCroydon Road Disrupted by Burst Water Main
A burst water main has led to traffic disruption and diversions on a road in Croydon. The situation is being monitored and reported on by Your Local Guardian.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Congestion: Stalled Vehicle Disrupts Dartford Crossing Traffic
A stalled vehicle on the M25 has caused significant traffic congestion, leading to major delays for drivers. The incident is affecting the QE2 and Dartford Crossing.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonStalled Car Blocks Lanes on Croydon's Purley Way
A car has broken down on Purley Way in Croydon, causing significant disruption and blocking lanes of traffic. The incident is being covered live, with drivers advised to expect delays.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Gridlock Near Heathrow After Incident
Traffic on the M25 motorway experienced a complete standstill on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, near Heathrow Airport. The obstruction, which occurred close to Junction 14, led to significant delays and queues.
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M25 Crash: Two Lorries and Van Cause Long Delays
A collision on the M25 involving two lorries and a van has resulted in considerable delays for motorists. The incident occurred on the busy motorway, causing significant disruption to traffic flow.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · London
Ulez border concerns persist three years after expansion
Three years after the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expanded to cover all London boroughs, businesses and residents on the capital's border report ongoing concerns about the £12.50 daily charge. Transport for London acknowledged external frustration but cited funding limits for not extending scrappage schemes.
London4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 20 - Roads & Driving · London
M25 drivers face Bank Holiday traffic jams
Drivers heading out for the Bank Holiday weekend are warned of significant traffic, particularly on the M25. The RAC forecasts 20 million leisure car journeys nationwide, with Friday August 28 expected to see 4.1 million trips.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowBroken-down car causes M25 delays near Heathrow
A broken-down car has led to significant traffic delays on the M25 motorway close to Heathrow Airport. Motorists experienced disruption as a result of the incident.
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