M25 closure – live: Map shows latest delays as drivers ‘choose to ignore’ diversion
Junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey were closed at 9pm on Friday and will remain shut off until 6am on Monday
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A map shows the latest delays near the M25 diversion as the motorway shuts for maintenance work, with heavy traffic on West Byfleet along Parvis Road in Surrey as well as the A243 and A3.
Traffic was also slow moving on the M25 approach to the A243 after Highways England said increasing number of drivers had been “ignoring” an official diversion around the M25 motorway closure.
London’s orbital motorway, the busiest in the UK, is closed this weekend between Junctions 9 and 10 for maintenance work. This section of the motorway reopens at 5.30am on Monday.
National Highways said it was “good progress” on installing a new gantry and a new gyratory bridge on a section of the motorway.
Diversion routes take cars on a 19-mile journey on A roads, crossing from Surrey into London’s Ulez area, though National Highways has assured drivers “no enforcement action will be taken” against those who follow official routes.
Pinned post: M25 closed in both directions between Junctions 9 and 10 - mapped
Map below shows section of M25 motorway that is closed until Monday morning.
Matt Mathers11 May 2024 09:48
Maps show latest delays near M25 diversion
Maps show the latest delays near the M25 diversion as the motorway shuts for maintenance work.
There was heavy traffic on WestByfleet along Parvis Road in Surrey as well as the A243 and A3.
Traffic was also slow moving on the M25 approach to the A243.
Matt Mathers12 May 2024 15:14
‘Major delays’ on two roads near M25 diversion route
There are “major delays” on two roads coming off the M25 diversion route.
Surrey Highways said: “#M25 Update: Major delays in #WestByfleet along the Parvis Road, please avoid the area if you can.
“There is also congestion in #Leatherhead, #Oxshott and in surrounding areas #Weybridge, #Cobham & #WaltonOnThames
“Check before you travel”.
Matt Mathers12 May 2024 13:40
Recap: Why is the M25 closed again this weekend and how bad is the traffic?
Full report:
Matt Mathers12 May 2024 13:00
ICYMI: Drone footage captures scale of M25 closure as new bridge beams installed
Watch: Drone footage captures scale of M25 closure as new bridge beams installed
Drone footage has captured the sheer scale of this weekend’s M25 closure as new bridge beams are installed. The motorway – which is Britain’s busiest – will be closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey from 9pm on Friday (10 May) until 6am on Monday (13 May) while concrete beams for a new bridge are installed. Diversion routes will take cars on a 19-mile journey on A roads, crossing from Surrey into London’s Ulez area, though National Highways has assured drivers “no enforcement action will be taken”.
Matt Mathers12 May 2024 12:45
Slow moving traffic near junctions 9 and 10
There continues to be slow-moving traffic on roads leading up to junctions 9 and 10 of the M25.
Tailbacks are being reported by Google Maps traffic on the A234 near Junction 9 and the A3 near Junction 10.
The two junctions are closed for maintenance.
Matt Mathers12 May 2024 12:14
ICYMI: Drivers warned over Ulez charges if they ignore diversions
Drivers are being warned that they will be subject to London’s ultra low emission zone (Ulez) rules if they move off official diversion routes during this weekend’s M25 closure.
National Highways said anyone ignoring diversion signs in an attempt to find shorter alternative routes will be liable for the £12.50 daily Ulez fee if their vehicle does not meet minimum emissions standards.
Full report:
Matt Mathers12 May 2024 11:00
National Highways urges motorists to follow diversion
National Highways has issued a fresh plea for drivers on the M25 motorway to use an official diversion route to avoid maintenance work between Junctions 9 and 10.
“#M25 #Surrey remains closed in both directions between J9 #Leatherhead & J10 #Wisley for planned works until 05:30 - 13/05, work is progressing well,” it said in a post on X.
“Please follow the official diversion routes to manage traffic flow effectively.”
Matt Mathers12 May 2024 10:12
Drivers ‘ignoring’ official diversion route
An increasing number of drivers are “ignoring” an official diversion route around the M25 motorway closure, highways bosses have said.
London’s orbital motorway, one of the busiest in the country, is closed this weekend between Junctions 9 and 10 for maintenance work.
National Highways say they are making "good progress" to install a new gantry and a new gyratory bridge on the motorway.
“Coming off at junction 9 means non-freight drivers will end up travelling behind or alongside HGVs which is something we are actively trying to avoid and is likely to have a negative impact on travel times, congestion and the communities they pass through,” Simon Elliott, National Highways senior project manager, said as he urged motorists to use the official diversion route.
Matt Mathers12 May 2024 09:22
Watch: Drone footage captures scale of M25 closure as new bridge beams installed
Drone footage has captured the sheer scale of this weekend’s M25 closure as new bridge beams are installed.
The motorway – which is Britain’s busiest – will be closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey from 9pm on Friday (10 May) until 6am on Monday (13 May) while concrete beams for a new bridge are installed.
Diversion routes will take cars on a 19-mile journey on A roads, crossing from Surrey into London’s Ulez area, though National Highways has assured drivers “no enforcement action will be taken”.
Barney Davis12 May 2024 06:30
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