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The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest and most congested roads, especially around the Dartford Crossing and the smart motorway sections.

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Clockwise M25 Roadworks Delays
M25 J8 clockwise access | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:12:44 GMTM25 clockwise within J7 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:12:33 GMTM25 clockwise between J6 and J7 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J6 and J7 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:12:33 GMTM25 clockwise between J29 and J30 | Clockwise | Road Works | Thurrock
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J29 and J30 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Thurrock M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:10:53 GMTA282 southbound exit for A206 | Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J1A . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Planned Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:09 GMTM25 clockwise between J17 and J18 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J16 and J18 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:07 GMTM25 clockwise between J3 and J4 | Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J3 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:07 GMTM25 clockwise between J5 and J6 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:07 GMTM25 clockwise between J24 and J25 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J24 and J25 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:07 GMTM25 J17 clockwise access | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J17 . Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:06 GMTM25 clockwise between J12 and J13 | Clockwise | Road Works | Windsor and Maidenhead
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J12 and J13 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are three of five lanes closed.
M25 Windsor and Maidenhead Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:01:07 GMTM25 J17 clockwise access | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J17 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 22:51 on 1 December 2023 to 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:52:51 GMTlink road from M23 J8 northbound to M25 J7 clockwise | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J7 from the M23 north. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:16:32 GMTM25 clockwise between J15 and J16 | Clockwise | Road Works | Buckinghamshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J15 and J16 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:41:32 GMTM25 clockwise within J16 after M40 J1A southbound exit | Clockwise | Road Works | Buckinghamshire
Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J16 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:41:32 GMTlink road from M25 J16 clockwise to M40 J1A northbound | Clockwise | Road Works | Buckinghamshire
Location : The M25 slip road to the M40 northbound from M25 north. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Buckinghamshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:41:32 GMTlink road from M25 J16 clockwise to M40 J1A southbound | Clockwise | Road Works | Buckinghamshire
Location : The M25 slip road to the M40 southbound from M25 north. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Buckinghamshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:41:32 GMTM25 clockwise between J24 and J25 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J24 and J25 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 December 2023 to 05:00 on 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise within J12 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M3 J2 eastbound to M25 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise within J10 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J9 and J10 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 4 December 2023 to 05:30 on 6 December 2023.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise within J10 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J10 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 4 December 2023 to 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise between J9 and J10 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J9 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 4 December 2023 to 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTA282 southbound within the A296/A225 junction | Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J31 and J1B . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 06:00 on 3 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTA282 southbound Dartford Crossing | Clockwise | Road Works | Thurrock
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 06:00 on 3 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
M25 Thurrock Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTA282 southbound distributor between A296/A225 and A2 | Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J1B . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 06:00 on 3 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M25 J19 clockwise exit to A41 roundabout | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J19 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise between J19 and J20 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J19 and J20 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise between J23 and J24 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J23 and J24 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 December 2023 to 05:00 on 8 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise between J16 and J17 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J16 and J17 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 December 2023 to 05:30 on 8 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 06:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise within J7 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J6 and J7 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTA282 southbound exit for A206 | Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J1A . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 05:00 on 3 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise between J18 and J19 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J18 and J19 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 6 December 2023 to 05:00 on 7 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 J20 clockwise access | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J20 . Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 08:30 on 3 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 December 2023 to 08:30 on 17 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M25 J19 clockwise exit to A41 roundabout | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J19 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 08:30 on 3 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 December 2023 to 08:30 on 17 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M25 J21 clockwise to M1 J6A northbound | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 08:30 on 3 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 December 2023 to 08:30 on 17 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise within J10 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 December 2023.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise between J8 and J9 | Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J8 and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 4 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 06:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise within J21 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J19 and J21A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 08:30 on 3 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 December 2023 to 08:30 on 17 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 clockwise between J18 and J19 | Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J18 and J19 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 08:30 on 3 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 December 2023 to 08:30 on 17 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
Anti-clockwise M25 Delays and Roadworks
M25 anti-clockwise within J7 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:13:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J8 and J7 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J8 and J7 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:13:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J3 and J2 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J3 and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:12:00 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J2 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:11:59 GMTM25 J2 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J2 for A2 East. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:11:59 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J21A | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J22 and J21A . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Planned Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:08 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J21 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J21 . Reason : Planned Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:08 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J4 and J3 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J5 and J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:07 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J30 and J29 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Thurrock
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J30 and J29 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Thurrock M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:01:07 GMTA282 northbound distributor between A2 and A296/A225 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J1B for A225. Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:01:06 GMTlink road from M25 J21 anti-clockwise to M1 J6A northbound | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Planned Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:55:44 GMTM25 J21A anti-clockwise access | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21A . Reason : Planned Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:51:07 GMTlink road from M23 J8 northbound to M25 J7 anti-clockwise | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J7 from the M23 north. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:15:56 GMTM25 J28 anti-clockwise access | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Greater London Authority
Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J28 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 June 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Greater London Authority M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:29:16 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J7 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J14 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J14 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 4 December 2023 to 05:30 on 5 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M25 J7 anti-clockwise to M23 J8 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J8 and J7 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J8 and J7 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M25 J12 anti-clockwise to M3 J2 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 6 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M20 J1 westbound exit to M25 J3 anti-clockwise | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J3 from M20. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 4 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 J8 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 4 December 2023 to 05:00 on 5 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J8 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 4 December 2023 to 05:00 on 5 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J14 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:30 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J14 and J13 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J14 and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3, 4 and 5 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:30 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of five lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J26 and J25 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Greater London Authority
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J26 and J25 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Greater London Authority M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J29 and J28 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Greater London Authority
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J29 and J28 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 December 2023 to 05:00 on 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Greater London Authority M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTA282 northbound within J31 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Thurrock
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J31 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 6 December 2023 to 05:00 on 7 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Thurrock M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTA282 northbound Dartford Crossing | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Thurrock
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J1A and J31 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 6 December 2023 to 05:00 on 7 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Thurrock M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 J31 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Thurrock
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J31 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 6 December 2023 to 05:00 on 7 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Thurrock M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J18 and J17 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J20 and J17 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J10 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J11 and J10 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 December 2023 to 05:30 on 9 December 2023.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J10 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J10 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 December 2023 to 05:30 on 8 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:30 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise between J11 and J10 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J11 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 December 2023 to 05:30 on 8 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:30 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M1 J6A southbound to M25 J21 anti-clockwise | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 08:30 on 3 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 December 2023 to 08:30 on 17 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTlink road from M25 J21 anti-clockwise to M1 J6A northbound | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 08:30 on 3 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 December 2023 to 08:30 on 17 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTA282 northbound within the A206 junction | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Kent
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J1A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 05:00 on 3 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
M25 Kent Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 J11 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J11 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 4 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 December 2023 to 06:00 on 9 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 9 December 2023 to 05:30 on 10 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:30 on 10 December 2023 to 05:30 on 11 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 anti-clockwise within J10 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Surrey
Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 December 2023.
M25 Surrey Live Travel News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 J23 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J23 . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 4 December 2023 to 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM25 J20 anti-clockwise access | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works | Hertfordshire
Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J20 . Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 December 2023 to 08:30 on 3 December 2023. Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 December 2023 to 08:30 on 17 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Hertfordshire M25 Live Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
M25 Motorway Map
Our M25 motorway data is as up to date as possible but please do always check with local radio news sources and always allow plenty of time for your journey.
The orbital motorway is 117 miles in length and passes through the following English counties; Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Greater London, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex.
Major UK destinations close to the motorway are as follows; London, Sevenoaks, Reigate, Staines-upon-Thames, Heathrow Airport, Watford, St Albans, Enfield, Brentwood and Dartford.
The M25 is known to be one of the busiest motorways in the UK, especially during peak hours. The western side of the M25, in particular, can get extremely busy and congested between 7am and 10am on weekdays. This is due to the high volume of Heathrow Airport daytime workers commuting to and from work.
The M25 can be busy at any time of day, but it is generally considered to be quietest after 11pm. It starts to get busy from around 5/6am. However, it is best to avoid early mornings and late afternoons. If you are traveling around Heathrow, it is recommended to get there by 3.00pm or 4.00pm, as you will be between the lunchtime and evening rushes.
Junction 1A: Swanscombe, Dartford
Junction 1B: Dartford, Erith
Junction 2: Darenth Interchange, A2 road for Rochester, Canterbury
Junction 3: Swanley Interchange, M20 for Maidstone, Channel Tunnel, Folkestone
Junction 4: Orpington, Bromley
Junction 5: Chevening Interchange, M26 for Maidstone, Channel Tunnel, Folkestone
Junction 6: Godstone, Caterham
Junction 7: Merstham Interchange, M23 for Gatwick Airport, Brighton
Junction 8: Reigate Hill Interchange, Reigate, Redhill
Junction 9: Leatherhead
Junction 10: Wisley Interchange, A3 road for Portsmouth
Junction 11: Chertsey, Woking
Junction 12: Thorpe Interchange, M3 for Southampton
Junction 14: Heathrow Terminal 4 and Cargo Terminal
Junction 15: Thorney Interchange, M4 for Reading, Bristol and South Wales
Junction 16: Denham Roundabout, M40 for Oxford and Birmingham
Junction 17: Maple Cross Interchange, Rickmansworth and Maple Cross
Junction 18: Chorleywood Interchange, Chorleywood and Amersham
Junction 19: Chandler’s Cross Interchange, Watford and Amersham
Junction 20: Kings Langley Interchange, Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead
Junction 21: Bricket Wood Interchange (M1 motorway)
Junction 21A: Park Street Roundabout (A405 road)
Junction 22: London Colney Roundabout (A1081 road)
Junction 23: South Mimms Interchange (A1(M) motorway)
Junction 25: Waltham Cross Interchange (A10 road)
Junction 26: Waltham Abbey Interchange (A121 road)
Junction 27: Bell Common Tunnel (M11 motorway)
Junction 28: Brook Street Roundabout (A12 road)
Junction 29: Cranham Interchange (A127 road)
Junction 30/31 Mar Dyke Interchange (A13 road)
The M25 Motorway, often referred to as London’s Orbital Motorway, is a vital arterial route encircling the bustling metropolis of London. This iconic 117-mile-long motorway is renowned for its consistently high traffic volumes, particularly in its busiest sections. Among these congested areas, the stretch between Junctions 14 and 15 near Heathrow Airport and Junctions 7 and 8 close to the M23 interchange are notorious for their substantial traffic flow.
Commuters on the M25 experience an unparalleled driving experience as they navigate through the UK’s most heavily trafficked highway, accommodating over 200,000 vehicles daily. As a strategic transport hub, the M25 connects various motorways and A-roads, facilitating seamless journeys for countless motorists traversing the country’s extensive road network.
Live UK Motorway Reports
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History of The M25
The M25 is a major road that encircles most of Greater London and connects to 10 other motorways. It is one of the most important and busiest roads in the UK and Europe, carrying over 200,000 vehicles a day. But how did this “wonderful” road come to be? Here is a brief history of the M25 motorway.
The idea of a ring road around London dates back to the 1940s when Patrick Abercrombie proposed an orbital motorway in his Greater London Plan. This evolved into the London Ringways project in the 1960s, which planned four ring roads for the capital. The M25 was initially conceived as two separate motorways: the M16 for the north and the M25 for the south.
However, when construction began in 1975, it was decided to combine the two projects into a single orbital motorway. The M25 was built in sections with different contractors and engineers working on other parts. The road was one of the first motorway projects to consider environmental concerns and faced many public inquiries and protests from residents and environmentalists.
The M25 was officially opened by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in October 1986, making it the longest ring road in Europe at 117 miles (188 km). The Dartford Crossing, which connects the two ends of the M25 over the River Thames, is not part of the motorway but a trunk road designated as the A282.
The M25 was designed to carry 100,000 vehicles a day, but it soon became apparent that it was insufficient for the growing traffic demand. The road earned nicknames such as “Britain’s biggest car park” and “The Road to hell” because of severe congestion and delays. Since its opening, the M25 has been progressively widened, especially near Heathrow Airport, and has introduced traffic management schemes such as variable speed limits and smart motorways.
The M25 is more than just a road; it symbolises London’s expansion and development. It has shaped the identity of the city and the lives of its residents and visitors. It has also inspired art, music and literature, such as Iain Sinclair’s book London Orbital and Chris Rea’s song The Road to Hell. The M25 is a grand design that reflects London’s history and culture.
M25 Junctions Map

M25 Scenic Views
The M25 may not be known for its scenic beauty, but there are some parts of the road that offer more pleasant views than others. According to some sources, some of the most scenic parts of the M25 are:
- The stretch between junctions 5 and 6 in Surrey, where the road passes through the North Downs and offers views of rolling green hills and woods.
- The stretch between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey, where the road curves around Box Hill and provides panoramic vistas of the countryside and the River Mole.
- The stretch between junctions 25 and 26 in Essex, where the road crosses the River Lea and skirts the edge of Epping Forest, one of London’s largest ancient woodlands.
- The stretch between junctions 1B and 2 in Kent, where the road approaches the Dartford Crossing and gives glimpses of the Thames Estuary and its marshlands.
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M25 Junction 17 Clockwise, severe delays still ongoing. Avoid this route if you can. Heavy rain causing flooding.
Why m25 was not clear from the snow last night, and why there were not enough plow trucks on the road to make it safe for drivers? Who is responsible for it? What are the excuses this year? Please do not blame the snow because we all knew it is coming.
Can you confirm a diversion for M25 on dates 7/10/2021 and 8/10/2021 we have been lead to beleive Fedex drivers had followed a diversion which took them through a redroutes zone. A12 Eastern Avenue & A406.
Traffic at a standstill few miles out of dart Ford tunnel heading north towards M11. Not good.
Again they have the audacity to charge me £2.50 for sitting in ever lengthening queues of traffic at the Dartford CrossingIt should be free if the company making a fortune out of drivers cannot keep the congestion down to a reasonable few minutes
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Can you tell me please how I can find something about the traffic on M25 and M23 on the 28th June 2019? Thank you
Hi. Could you tell me please how can I find something regarding the traffic on M25 and M23 from 28th June 2019? Thank you very much
Cristian
M25 anticlockwise going south just before junction for M40. Van on fire on hard shoulder.
Is the m25 closed for night time work this week
Junction 2 south bound after Dartford bridge car on fire so congestion is high but congestion north bound towards the Dartford crossing
M25 anti-clockwise all lanes closed at M11