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The M25 is the largest ring road (motorway) in the UK. It was originally proposed in the 1958 Buchanan Report on Motorway Development and the first section opened in 1975. It was completed in 1986 and it encircles London, connecting a number of major cities and airports, including London-Heathrow and Gatwick.

Since its opening, the M25 has been plagued by traffic congestion and accidents. In 1997, a section of the M25 was nicknamed "Britain's busiest stretch of road" due to the level of congestion and the number of accidents. As of October 2020, the M25 has seen over 1,860 serious accidents and 47 fatalities in the past five years. Despite these figures, the Department for Transport report that the M25 has seen an overall decrease in fatal and serious collisions since 2005.

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The M25 is quite possibly the most notorious motorway in the UK. With 117 miles of potential for congestion, roadworks, lane closures, delays, accidents, and incidents, London’s orbital motorway can prove utterly chaotic and unpredictable, especially during the rush hour, so it pays to plan ahead as much as you can with traffic updates. Fortunately, we’re here to help.

We’re not just making this up - a study conducted in 2017 recorded the average speed of traffic on the M25 at just 25mph - making it one of the slowest motorways to negotiate in the UK. A study in 2020 also estimated that over 170,000 vehicles use the western section of the M25 each day.

With these kinds of numbers, it probably comes as little surprise that journeys around London on the M25 are all too frequently frustrated by hold-ups and delays. The experience is no doubt worse for commuters, who have to endure the reports of M25 closures and accidents almost daily as they check their phone or listen to the radio during breakfast.

As a result of its popularity, the M25 has been consistently widened since it was completed as a three-lane orbital road in the late 1980s, but even the widest six-lane-per-carriageway sections can struggle to cope with the volume of traffic at times.

Scroll down to view all the latest traffic information on the M25 via our tailored Twitter feed, which pulls live information and updates from the Highways Agency, police forces and other traffic alert feeds. We’ve also got a a useful list of the motorway’s 31 junctions and some interesting M25 key traffic facts...

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M25 history

The idea of a London orbital road can be traced back to the 1930s but it wasn’t until the 1960s that moves were made to actually construct the road that would become the M25. The M25 was born out of the London Ringways plan which marked out four ring roads around the capital. 

Ringways 3 and 4 were built in the early 1970s. The first section was started in 1973 between South Mimms and Potters Bar and this would go on to become M25 junctions 23 to 24 as the roads were integrated into the modern M25.

The M25 first opened to traffic in 1986 as a complete ring road for London but traffic levels exceeded those for which it was designed almost immediately and in 1990 the Secretary of State for Transport announced plans to widen the whole road to four lanes. Traffic continued to increase and road works to widen the M25 have been an almost constant companion for motorists using the road ever since.

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M25 key traffic facts.

• The M25 is 117 miles long.
• The M25 is the second longest ring road in Europe after the Berliner Ring in Germany (122 miles).
• At its closest point, at Potters Bar in Hertfordshire, the M25 is 12.5 miles from Charing Cross in central London.
• At its furthest point, at Byfleet in Surrey, the M25 is 19.5 miles away from Charing Cross.
• There are 31 junctions on the M25, if you include Junctions 1A, 1B and 31 which are technically on the A282 at the Dartford Crossing.
• The M25 has sections in Kent (junctions 1A to 5), Surrey (junctions 6 to 14), Buckinghamshire (junctions 15 to 16), Hertfordshire (junctions 17 to 25) and Essex (junctions 26 to 31). 
• The M25’s busiest section is between junctions 14 and 15 near Heathrow Airport, handling an average of over 200,000 vehicles a day.

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M25 closure – live: Motorway section reopens as National Highways issues update

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There was slow moving traffic on parts of the M25 in Surrey on Monday morning as a section of the motorway closed over the weekend for maintenance reopened.

Tailbacks were reported between junctions 9 and 10, closed over the weekend, and on the A243 and A3 - near both junctions.

London’s orbital motorway, the busiest in the UK, was closed over weekend between Junctions 9 and 10 for maintenance.

National Highways said it made “good progress” on installing a new gantry and a new gyratory bridge on a section of the motorway.

Diversion routes tool 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.

We’re finishing our live reporting on the M25 motorway closure.

Thanks for reading and join us again soon for all the latest traffic and travel updates.

Have a good rest of day.

Motorists still urged to visit Surrey despite M25 closure

Motorists are still being urged to visit Surrey this weekend despite the closure of the M25 motorway.

“Surrey is an enormous county so please carry on as you are,” National Highways project manager Jonathan Wade told BBC Radio Surrey.

He said the impact from the motorway closure was expected to be “fairly limited to certain areas”.

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.

Official diversion routes this weekend

Clockwise diversion for all but over-height vehicles:

• leave M25 at junction 8, A217 (Reigate)
• follow the A217 London, Sutton, (A240) Kingston
• after 3½ miles turn left onto the A240 Epsom, Kingston
• after 3 miles at the Esso roundabout, turn right onto the A24 (A240) Kingston
• continue for 3 miles and at the Tolworth interchange turn left onto the A3 Portsmouth, Guildford
• continue for 9½ miles to the M25 and re-join the motorway at junction 10

Anticlockwise diversion for all but over-height vehicles:

• leave M25 at junction 10 to join the A3 towards London
• after 9½ miles at the Tolworth interchange leave the A3 turning right onto the A240 Epsom, Reigate
• continue for 3 miles to the Esso roundabout and turn left onto the A240 Reigate
• continue for 3 miles then turn right onto the A217 Reigate, M25
• after 3½ miles turn left to re-join the M25 motorway at junction 8.

Drivers using the signed diversion route won’t be subject to any Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charges that may usually apply. The Ultra Low Emission Zone will remain in force on all other routes in London across the weekend.

Traffic flowing fairly smoothly early on Saturday

The key junction on the M25 closure diversion is the A3-A240 interchange at Tolworth in southwest London, travel correspondent Simon Calder reports.

It is a large and complex junction that is normally busy with local traffic and many bus services as well as vehicles joining and leaving the A3 trunk road between London and Portsmouth

Early on the first morning of the closure, traffic was flowing fairly freely. But the diversion route passes close to Chessington World of Adventures, which is expected to be very busy over the weekend. The RHS Garden Wisley, close to junction 10, is open as normal.

Motorists who decide to take the train instead between London and Portsmouth will find that the main railway line is partly closed due to Network Rail engineering work, with rail replacement buses running. There are also rail closures between Reading and Guildford, and between Guildford and Ash.

Traffic on the rest of the M25 is likely to be much heavier; for example motorists from Birmingham or Oxford taking the M40 to London may decide to head for Gatwick via the northern and eastern sections of the M25, increasing the distance covered by almost 100 miles.

Drivers urged to pack extra food and drink if planning to travel on M25

The RAC advised motorists to avoid travelling if possible and pack extra food and drink if they plan on using the M25 this weekend as stretches of the motorway shut for the entire weekend.

Alice Simpson, RAC breakdown spokesperson, said: “As this next M25 weekend closure immediately follows major national rail strikes which could see many more people take to the roads, it could be up to six days of disrupted travel for London’s drivers.

“The closures also coincide with the retrofitting of new emergency areas on all-lane-running stretches of the M25, meaning delays are likely between junctions 5 and 7 in Surrey and Kent and junctions 23-27 in Hertfordshire and Essex.

“With weekend temperatures reaching 25 degrees or even higher, it’s likely that routes around the 23-mile diversion will be busy as people make the most of the fine weather and jump in the car for day trips.

“Anyone heading to Chessington World of Adventures, which is close to the official A3 diversion route, should expect delays and pack extra food and drink in the event they’re on the road longer than expected.

“Holidaymakers heading to Gatwick or Heathrow should leave an hour earlier than usual and allow plenty of time for parking and security checks.”

Could the work overrun?

Most unlikely, says travel correspondent Simon Calder. The project bosses are well aware that finishing before the Monday morning rush hour is essential.

There are a series of milestones place to make sure the M25 is open for business at the start of the working week.

Last time the work was completed, and the M25 reopened, eight hours ahead of schedule.

ICYMI: Why is the M25 closed again this weekend and how bad is the traffic?

“Only travel if necessary”: that was the message from National Highways ahead of the second weekend shutdown of the M25 .

A 10-mile stretch of London’s orbital motorway closed between junctions 9 and 10 , southwest of the capital, from 9pm on Friday 10 May until 6am on Monday 13 May 2024.

Full report:

Why is the M25 closed again this weekend and how bad is the traffic?

The motorway is closed between junctions 9 and 10 with a 19-mile signposted diversion in place

ICYMI: Traffic flowing fairly smoothly early on Saturday

Update: slow moving traffic on lead up to junctions 9 and 10.

Traffic is slow moving on the lead-up to Junction 9 on the M25, which is currently shut between Junctions 9 and 10 for maintenance work.

There was also slow moving traffic northwards on the A243, where drivers are exiting the motorway on a diversion to avoid the closure.

According to Google Maps, there was also a build-up of traffic at the end of the diversion on the A3, southwards, near Junction 10.

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Live M25 Dartford Crossing traffic updates as drivers face severe rush-hour delays after crash

An accident involving a lorry and motorcycle has caused delays

• Updated 17:34, 4 OCT 2021

There are still major delays at the Dartford Crossing following a crash between a lorry and motorcycle.

The crash closed the right hand tunnel this morning (October 4) for several hours with all traffic being forced to move through the left hand tunnel.

While all lanes have reopened, traffic is stretching back seven miles, with an estimated travel time at 90 minutes.

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Congestion is leading back to before junction 3 M20 for the Swanley Interchange, with further delays onthe A2 between Falconwood and Gravesend.

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A statement from Kent Police said: "Officers are currently at the scene of a serious collision in the east tunnel of the Dartford Crossing.

"Kent Police was called at 9.17am on Monday 4 October 2021 regarding the incident involving two vehicles.

"Ambulance crews are also in attendance and the east tunnel has been closed to traffic.

"The west tunnel remains open and there is congestion on the A282 in Kent. Motorists may wish to consider alternative routes."

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• Dramatic pictures show extent of queues on the M25 14:44
• Queues on the M25 now stretching back 7 miles 13:07
• Kent Police confirm they are attending a 'serious collision' 10:42
• All traffic being held on the M25 10:10

East tunnel has reopened after more than 8 hours

UPDATE Tunnel Open - The #EastTunnel at #DartfordCrossing #M25 #A282 has reopened following the earlier serious collision. Traffic remains slow moving on approach. Thank you for your patience. https://t.co/bXSU9VAXUU — National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) October 4, 2021

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Tunnel remains closed - 7 hours after crash.

The right-hand tunnel has remained closed for 7 hours and, as rushout appraoches, queues are still strecthing back for miles.

Motorists have been advised that they should look for alternative routes.

Latest on the M25 and A2 traffic

• Two lanes remain closed with severe delays and queueing traffic for seven miles due to accident, a lorry, van and a motorcycle involved on M25 Dartford Tunnel.
• Congestion is back to before J3 M20 (Swanley Interchange) with further delays on the A2 between Dartford Heath and Gravesend.
• Travel time is an hour and 30 minutes.
• The right hand tunnel remains closed. The left hand tunnel (which is smaller at only 4.8 meters high) remains open. Lane one (of two) is closed on the entry slip at J1A for an accident on the clockwise.

Dramatic pictures show extent of queues on the M25

Dramatic pictures taken from above the M25 have revealed the extent of the traffic today (October 4).

Traffic is queuing for 7 miles beyond the Swanley interchange as drivers face 90 minute delays heading into Essex.

You can view more pictures and read more on the delays here.

Traffic maps show the scale of the queues on the M25

There are currently 'severe' 90 minute delays at the Dartford Crossing.

An accident in the right-hand tunnel earlier this morning has led to all traffic using the left hand tunnel.

Motorists should allow for extra time if they're using the M25 or A2 this afternoon.

Queues on the M25 now stretching back 7 miles

• Two lanes closed, severe delays and queueing traffic for seven miles due to accident, a lorry, van and a motorcycle involved on M25 Dartford Tunnel anticlockwise between J1A A206 (Dartford) and J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet).
• Congestion to before J3 M20 (Swanley Interchange) and on the A2 back to the Northfleet turn-off. Travel time is an hour and 30 minutes.
• The right hand tunnel remains closed. The left hand tunnel (which is smaller at only 4.8 meters high) remains open. Lanes three and four are closed just after J1B to attend to a lorry that broke down in the queues.

Six miles of queues

Traffic is now queueing for six miles due to the accident at the Dartford Crossing.

Congestion is leading back to junction 3 at the M20 Swanely Interchange and on the A2 back to the Northfleet turn-off.

Travel time is estimated at 90 minutes.

This map from Trafic England show how widespread the fallout from the delays is spreading.

The black lines indicate traffic is stationary, with red showing very slow movement, followed by amber, then green.

Drivers facing a travel time of 90 minutes

• Congestion on the M25 us stretching back to J3 M20 (Swanley Interchange) and on the A2 back to the Northfleet turn-off.
• The right hand tunnel remains closed. The left hand tunnel (which is smaller at only 4.8 meters high) remains open.
• Kent Police has said that motorists may wish to consider alternative routes.

Dartford Crossing incident impacting A2 traffic

The knock-on effects of the Dartford Crossing crash are starting to be felt on the A2.

Traffic is building back towards Bluewater Shopping Centre.

The closure of the tunnel has led to slow moving traffic in the surrounding areas too.

Delays back to J3 for Swanley and M20

Traffic is stretching back for a number of miles following the closure of one of the tunnels.

The right-hand tunnel remaisn closed while police deal with the 'serious collision'

All traffic is having to pass through two lanes and the left hand tunnel.

We'll keep you updated for the rest of the day on the latest updates

Update on M25 Dartford Crossing traffic

• Two lanes are closed and queueing traffic due to accident, a lorry, van and a motorcycle involved on M25 Dartford Tunnel anticlockwise between J1A A206 (Dartford) and J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet).
• Congestion to J3 M20 (Swanley Interchange).
• Lanes three and four are closed just after J1B to attend to a lorry that broke down in the queues.

Kent Police confirm they are attending a 'serious collision'

A statement issued by Kent Police has said:

Officers are currently at the scene of a serious collision in the east tunnel of the Dartford Crossing. Kent Police was called at 9.17am on Monday 4 October 2021 regarding the incident involving two vehicles. Ambulance crews are also in attendance and the east tunnel has been closed to traffic. The west tunnel remains open and there is congestion on the A282 in Kent. Motorists may wish to consider alternative routes.

Traffic on the M25 building back to Swanley

There are long delays on the M25 and the A2 this morning following an accident in the Dartford Tunnel.

Traffic delays are strecthing back to the Swanley junction as a result of the incident.

All traffic being held on the M25

UPDATE: The M25 Dartford Tunnel anticlockwise is blocked heading in to Essex.

Stationary traffic due to accident, a lorry, van and a motorcyle involved between J1A A206 (Dartford) and J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet).

• Congestion to J2 A2 (Darenth Interchange).

Traffic has been held since 09:45 at the entrance to both tunnels, the accident is in the east tunnel.

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• All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident, a lorry, van and a motorcyle involved on M25 Dartford Tunnel anticlockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet).
• Traffic has been held since 09:45 at the entrance to both tunnels, the accident is in the east tunnel so it is not clear why traffic has been held.
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Lanes reopen after M25 crash near Chertsey

One lane was closed

• Updated 15:48, 13 SEP 2024

Traffic was building on the M25 clockwise from Chertsey to Staines following a crash. One lane had shut between junction 11 near the A320 St Peters Way, to junction 12 near Staines which linked to the M3. All lanes have since re-opened.

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Traffic returned to normal

Traffic has returned to normal on the M25 following the crash.

The latest on the M25

• The M25 is experiencing significant disruption in the clockwise direction.
• The affected area stretches from Junction 11 (A320 St Peters Way, Chertsey) to Junction 12 (M3).
• Congestion has built up to three miles before Junction 10, extending past Cobham Services.
• Recovery work is currently underway following an accident.
• Motorists are facing long delays due to the incident.
• One lane out of four (specifically lane one) has been closed since 09:00.
• The closure and recovery efforts are causing substantial traffic backups along this section of the M25.

'Long' delays on the M25 this morning

Drivers should expect "long delays" on the M25 this morning between Staines and Wisley. A car crash was reported on the M25 clockwise near Staines, with one lane shut.

Initially, traffic was extending back to Chertsey, but has reached further to Wisley. There are traffic measures in place in the Wisley area at the moment due to ongoing National Highways works at junction 10.

Speed limits and narrow lanes means traffic typically builds in this area generally. Expect travel times of around 30 minutes.

Travel time and traffic conditions

The current travel time clockwise between junctions 12 and 10 on the M25 is 30 minutes.

National Highways suggests that the incident could clear by around 10.30am.

It is not known if emergency services are on the scene, but lane one remains shut so the incident can be cleared.

Where is traffic building?

Drivers will find traffic building on the M25 heading clockwise towards Staines. Congestion has been reported to extend towards Wisley, with drivers on the A320 aos queueing.

Those on the M3 may also get caught in traffic, as they attempt to enter or exit via the M25. It is reported that one lane is currently shut.

What has happened on the M25?

• Traffic is building between Chertsey and Staines heading clockwise
• One lane has shut between junctions 11 and 12
• Those attempting to join the M3 may get caught in traffic
• Drivers on the A320 may also be in queues
• It is not yet known if there are any injuries as a result of the crash
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London travel news LIVE: Trains stopping again at East Croydon after controlled explosion of suspect package

LIVE – Updated at 20:42

Commuters faced major disruption in the rush hour after trains were unable to stop at East Croydon due to a suspect package.

Police dealt with the incident at the station and carried out a controlled explosion.

Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink services have all faced disrupted in the East Croydon area.

Trains were able to stop again at the station shortly before 6.30pm.

Meanwhile Motorists have faced delays of up to three hours after a lorry fire on the M25 sparked huge traffic jams stretching for 11 miles.

At around 1.30am on Friday a lorry carrying a load of metal sheeting caught fire on the M25 clockwise. 5 units and a specialised water carrier from  Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded with the blaze being extinguished at around 3am.

Although the fire had been extinguished the lorry's cargo remained extremely hot and lane restrictions remained in place.

Two lanes on the clockwise carriageway between junction five, near Sevenoaks in Kent, and junction six, near Godstone in Surrey , were closed.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix said two lanes were still closed as of 11:38, despite one being briefly reopened, but "severe delays" remained.

See below for the latest updates.

Hour delay as lines reopen after ‘trespass incident’ on London Victoria to East Grinstead service

National Rail said: “Earlier this evening, a trespass incident was reported between Hurst Green and East Grinstead.

“All trains were stopped in the affected area, but lines have now reopened.

“Teams are working hard to get back to a normal timetable, but there have been delays of around 30-60 minutes. These are starting to reduce.

“Some late-running trains will be revised, and will only complete parts of their normal journeys, or will be revised to stop at fewer stations en route.”

Trespassers cause delays on London Victoria to East Grinstead line

National Rail said: “A trespass incident has been reported between Hurst Green and East Grinstead.

“All trains have been stopped in the immediate area, and staff don't have an exact estimate for any delays at the moment.

“To avoid the affected part of the network, trains which are still heading towards East Grinstead will be diverted away from the route, or will finish their journeys at Oxted, and return north from there.

“Unfortunately, staff are currently unable to confirm any direct onward transport from Oxted.

“Because of this, Lingfield, Dormans and East Grinstead are not being served.”

Severe delays on all Overground trains to Richmond

Transport for London is reporting a circuit failure is causing severe delays and cancellations on all London Overground trains to Richmond, Clapham Junction and Stratford.

Met Police statement on controlled explosion at East Croydon station

Scotland Yard said: “At about 4.07pm on Friday, September 20, police were made aware of a suspicious package in Addiscombe Road, Croydon.

“Members of the public were evacuated and safety cordons were put in place while specialist officers assessed the item.

“As a precaution, specialist teams have conducted a controlled explosion at the location.

“This incident has now been stood down and enquiries remain ongoing.“

Office worker ‘jumped out of skin’ after hearing ‘almighty bang’ as police carry out controlled explosion at East Croydon

Simon Bates, an office worker, posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Looks to have all blown over now in East Croydon.

“Still don’t fully know what was going on. Bomb threat, suspicious package… there was an absolute almighty bang though at some point.

“Made me jump out of my skin! Even from the 20th floor!”

Controlled explosion at East Croydon station - Met Police

Police have carried out a controlled explosion on a suspect package at East Croydon station in south London.

The incident caused widespread disruption for commuters travelling to and from London Victoria.

Cordons are now lifting, the Metropolitan Police said.

Trains able to stop again at East Croydon but delays still expected

Trains are now able to stop again at East Croydon station again police have said.

Disruption is still expected to services as timetables are restored.

'Do not travel': No trains expected at East Croydon until at last 7pm

National Rail have released a statement and advice on travel involving East Croydon station.

It has said: “The police are dealing with an incident in the East Croydon area and are advising people to remain clear of the station. As a result, the station has been closed which means trains are currently unable to call or depart.

“Disruption is expected until 19:00.

“Passengers are advised  DO NOT TRAVEL  to East Croydon station.

“Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink services will be disrupted in the East Croydon area.

“Southern and Thameslink services will not be able to call at this station at short notice. There could also be some other service changes.

“We recommend you do not travel to or from this station until it reopens.”

Trains unable to stop at East Croydon due to police incident

Southern Rail have said trains are unable to stop at the station due to a police incident.

It wrote on X: “Services are not currently able to call at East Croydon until further notice. “We are working to help assist you with alternative transport and are arranging ticket acceptance.”

When we have more detail on the incident we will bring it to you.

Police dealing with incident at East Croydon station

Southern trains are reporting disruption at East Croydon station due to a police incident.

Long queues on M25 in east London due to stalled car

All lanes were forced to stop on the M25 in east London due to a stalled car.

Traffic has been building following the incident from J29 A127 Southend Arterial Road (Romford / Basildon) to J30 A13 (Lakeside / Purfleet).

Trains unable to stop at Queenstown Road Battersea due to circuit failure

Due to a track circuit failure at Queenstown Road Battersea some lines towards London Waterloo are blocked.

Train services running through this station are going straight between Clapham Junction and Vauxhall.

National Rail has warned that there will be disruption until 4pm.

Long delays remain on M25 after lorry fire

There are still long delays on the M25 following a lorry fire.

One lane remains closed due to emergency resurfacing repairs on the M25 clockwise before the A22.

Congestion has built up back along the M26, and via the A25 from Sundridge to Godstone.

The fire took place at around 1.30am, according to travel data site Inrix.

Congestion from vehicle fire spreads to A25 and M26

Traffic monitoring site Inrix has that congestion had spread to the A25 through Sundridge, Oxted and Godstone following the huge queues on the M25.

Delays of about 55 minutes are also affecting traffic travelling westbound on the M26 leading up to the M25 at junction five.

Three hour delays on M25 in Kent

There are severe delays of up to 3 hours on the M25 clockwise in Kent between J5 (Seven Oaks/M26) and J6 (South Mimms) following a lorry fire in the early hours of the morning.

Naaational Highways said: “At around 01:30 this morning a lorry carrying a load of metal sheeting caught fire on the M25 clockwise. 5 units and a specialised water carrier from Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded with the blaze being extinguished at around 03:00.

“Although the fire had been extinguished the lorry's cargo remained extremely hot and lane restrictions remained in place to allow traffic to continue to move past the scene safely with as minimum impact to the travelling public as possible.

“By 09:00 the contests of the lorry had been safely removed and the recovery operation could begin.

“Recovery continues at scene with lane restrictions remaining in place. Lane 1 (of 4) remains closed for ongoing long term roadworks with lanes 2 and 3 closed to provide a safe working environment for recovery agents.

“Once recovery is complete a pavement engineer will assess the carriageway will attend for any potential damage to the carriageway from the fire.”

London travel news LIVE: Trains stopping again at East Croydon after controlled explosion of suspect package

Commuters faced major disruption in the rush hour after trains were unable to stop at East Croydon due to a suspect package.

Police dealt with the incident at the station and carried out a controlled explosion.

Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink services have all faced disrupted in the East Croydon area.

Trains were able to stop again at the station shortly before 6.30pm.

Meanwhile Motorists have faced delays of up to three hours after a lorry fire on the M25 sparked huge traffic jams stretching for 11 miles.

At around 1.30am on Friday a lorry carrying a load of metal sheeting caught fire on the M25 clockwise. 5 units and a specialised water carrier from  Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded with the blaze being extinguished at around 3am.

Although the fire had been extinguished the lorry's cargo remained extremely hot and lane restrictions remained in place.

Two lanes on the clockwise carriageway between junction five, near Sevenoaks in Kent, and junction six, near Godstone in Surrey , were closed.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix said two lanes were still closed as of 11:38, despite one being briefly reopened, but "severe delays" remained.

See below for the latest updates.

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Drivers are facing chaos on the roads this weekend with works taking place on two major motorways and a serious crash closing another.

Those heading towards  Manchester ,  Liverpool  Leeds and Hull on the M62 should expect congestion as  Network Rail  will finish  work  on Casteleton Bridge between junction 19 and 20 in Rochdale.

There is also a carriageway closed between Junctions 29 (Lofthouse) and 30 (Rothwell) following a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian overnight.

Elsewhere, another crash between a lorry and a car has led to the M1 being closed southbound in Nottinghamshire. The closure is set to last until midday, with diversions in place.

In London, TfL has announced three further part-closures of the Blackwall Tunnel.

The first of those will take place tonight, beginning at 11pm and lasting to 5am on Monday, with further closures of the southbound tunnel set for October 11 and 18.

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Delays on the M5 after horse on the loose blocks road

Drivers on the M5 motorway are being seriously delayed after a horse ran onto the road.

The loose animal got onto the carriageway at about 12.30pm and it’s still causing havoc.

The northbound carriageway is closed between junctions 7 for Worcester/Evesham and 6 for Pershore Lane, with drivers stuck in queues for around an hour.

Cowes Floating Bridge suspended

The Cowes Floating Bridge, which crosses the River Medina on the Isle of Wight, is suspended.

The ferry, which operates daily between around 5am and 12.30am, will remain out of service until Friday.

An announcement on the ferry website says: ‘The Cowes Floating Bridge service has been suspended we will remain out of service until 05:00Hours Friday 27th September.

‘A launch is in place for cyclists and pedestrians it will run from 05:00Hours to 22:50Hours except on Sunday where it will start at 06:30Hours until 22:50Hours.’

Warning of delays in Reading

There is a lane closure on the A34 northbound exit slip to the M4 after a vehicle broke down.

Drivers have been warned that delays are likely while the incident is cleared.

PLANNED MOTORWAY CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND

Here’s a list of the major motorway closures planned for this weekend, September 20-22.

Full weekend closure, junction 18-20 eastbound and junction 20-19 westbound, from 9pm Friday until 6am Monday

Southbound closure, junction 22-21A southbound, from 9pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Southbound closure between junction junction 4A-4, 11pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Northbound junction 12-13, 11pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Northbound closure between junction 6-4A, 11pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Eastbound closure, junction 12-13, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Closed in both directions between Saxondale and Barrowby, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Closed northbound between Newark and Apleyhead, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Closed northbound between junction 65-68, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Closed northbound between junction 73-74, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Westbound closure between Fulford Interchange and Askham Bar, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Northbound closure between junction 43-48, 8.30pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Southbound closure between junction 6-5, 11pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Westbound closure between junction 4-3, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Clockwise closure between junction 22-23, 11pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Clockwise between junction 13-15, 11pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Anticlockwise between junction 27-25, 11pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Westbound closure between junction 9-8, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Westbound closure from junction 1 to Ringwood, 9pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Dartford Crossing

West tunnel, 10pm Friday to 5.30am Saturday

Closed in both directions between Wall and Weeford, 11pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Closed northbound between the A1018 for Ryhope Spur and the A690 Herrington Interchange, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Closed southbound between the Ower Roundabout to the M27, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday

Closed both ways between Shurdington and the Air Balloon Roundabout, 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday southbound and 9pm Friday to 6am Saturday northbound

TfL confirm three further Blackwall Tunnel closures

The southbound tunnel will be closed from 11pm tonight until 5am on Monday for carriageway works ahead of a new river crossing.

It will close again for six hours at 11pm on October 11 and 18, in addition to regular weekly Saturday overnight closures.

TfL said the Blackwall Tunnel, which has already seen a series of weekend closures this year, will remain open northbound.

M1 closed southbound after crash

The M1 is closed southbound between junction 28, near South Normanton, and junction 26, near Trowell, following a crash between a car and a lorry this morning.

Nottinghamshire Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service have both been called to the scene near Hucknall.

National Highways said the route is set to be closed until at least midday and diversions have been put in place.

M62 closed southbound after crash between lorry and pedestrian

A crash between a lorry and a pedestrian has closed the westbound carriageway of the M62 between Junctions 29 (Lofthouse) and 30 (Rothwell).

National Highways said ‘the event is expected to clear between 12.45pm and 1pm’.

A traffic alert by Inrix also reported ‘M62 westbound closed due to police incident from Junction 30 A642 (Rothwell) to Junction 29 M1 J42 (Lofthouse). Fully closed since around 4:20am.’

How are things looking on the Tube this morning?

Service is largely good on the London Underground this morning – but three major lines are experiencing problems.

On the Jubilee line, train cancellations have led to minor delays.

There are also planned closures on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, as well as the Waterloo & City line.

For up to date information, click here .

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Man goes missing after last being seen near lake

64-year-old Richard Garner, from Newport, went missing after last being seen at the boating lake on Llanfrecha Way, Cwmbran at around 4.40pm today, on Saturday, September 21.

Richard is described as of skinny build with grey hair. He was not thought to be wearing his glasses. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a navy blue jumper, a fleecy black coat and hiking boots.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "Anyone with any information on Richard's whereabouts can contact us via the website, call 101, or send us a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2400316341.

"Richard is also urged to get in touch with us."

Welsh home in flames after suspected lightning strike

A fire has broken out a home in North Wales following reports of a suspected lightning strike. The blaze broke out on Chester Road in Gresford.

North Wales Police have closed a road as firefighters from the North Wales Fire & Rescue Service tackle the fire. The public has been urged to avoid the area. You can read the full story and find out what is happening here.

Mum reported missing with her baby daughter and police are 'very concerned'

Police are "very concerned" for the wellbeing of a mum reported missing with her baby daughter. Destiny Darkhill, 23, and her six-month old child were last seen on Friday morning.

Destiny has links to the Tremorfa, Pengam Green and Canton areas of Cardiff . She was last seen between 8.30am and 9.00am on Friday, September 20 in the Tremorfa area of Cardiff in the vicinity of Taymuir, Whitmuir and Clydesmuir Roads.

You can read the full story here.

Slow traffic in Cardiff

Slow traffic has been reported on A4232 outbound before M4 J33 (Cardiff West And Services). The travel time is estimated to be 15 minutes.

'Thunderstorms and heavy showers' this evening

The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms and heavy showers will continue into this evening ahead of further rain arriving in the south overnight in the UK, with cloud in the northeast spreading further inland, bringing drizzle and hill fog, with clear skies for northwestern regions.

Thunderstorms and heavy showers will continue into this evening ahead of further rain arriving in the south overnight Cloud in the northeast will spread further inland, bringing drizzle and hill fog Clearest skies for northwestern regions pic.twitter.com/J811M9Ur5U — Met Office (@metoffice) September 21, 2024

Emergency services resume search for person thought to have gone into water by Welsh bridge

A search operation continued on Saturday morning, September 21, following reports that a person entered the water close to Menai Suspension Bridge on Friday, September 20. Shortly before 9:45am on Friday, it was reported that an individual had entered the water.

Read more here.

Missing 15-year-old has been located, police confirms

South Wales Police has confirmed that Kelsey has been located.

15-year-old Kelsey was reported as missing in the Barry area last night.

South Wales Police added: "Thank you to everyone for sharing our appeal. Your help really does make a difference."

Slow traffic on various roads in Cardiff

There's currently slow traffic on the A48 Western Avenue Westbound between A470 North Road (Gabalfa Interchange) and Cardiff Road / Palace Road ( Llandaff Lights) in Cardiff. Travel time is around 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, there's slow traffic on the A4232 inbound around A48 Cowbridge Road West / A4050 Port Road ( Culver House Cross) in Cardiff. Travel time is also around 10 minutes.

Tata Steel is building a massive new blast furnace in India while closing down Port Talbot's

Tata Steel is building a huge new blast furnace in India while shutting its furnace in Port Talbot . Tata announced on Friday, September 20 that the company had successfully commissioned India’s largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar in Odisha.

Signalling system on rail between Pontlottyn and Rhymney

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Pontlottyn and Rhymney, fewer trains are able to run, Transport for Wales has said.

Disruption is expected until 2.00pm.

Slow traffic, congestion and delays on various roads in south Wales

There's slow traffic, congestion and delays on various roads in south Wales.

Here's the traffic updates by Inrix:

• Delays on M4 Brynglas Tunnels Westbound before J26 A4051 ( Malpas Road). Travel time is 25 minutes.

Usual congestion on M4 into the Brynglas Tunnel Eastbound before J26 A4051 ( Malpas Road).

Slow traffic on A48 at A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Highbeech Roundabout). Travel time is 10 minutes.

Drone footage shows the scale of the fire damage to former Gorseinon Junior School in Swansea

New drone footage has shown the extent of the damage of a derelict junior school in Swansea . On Friday afternoon, September 20 Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service's crews were called to a fire incident at the former Gorseinon Junior School in Gorseinon.

Met Office issues third weather warning for Wales covering 71 hours

The Met Office has issued its third weather warning for Wales meaning that parts of the nation are covered by warnings for a total of 71 hours through Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The new warning for Monday means that there are three separate yellow rainfall warnings all with slightly different warning areas.

Congestion on M4 westbound in Newport

There's currently congestion on the M4 westbound from J24 The Coldra to J26 Malpas in Newport.

Traffic Wales has warned road users to allow additional time for travel.

Incident now closed following fire at former junior school in Swansea

A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed this morning that a stop message was received at 8.03pm on Friday evening following the fire incident at the former Gorseinon Primary School in Swansea.

On Friday afternoon, September 20 Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service's crews were called to a fire incident at the former Gorseinon Junior School in Gorseinon.

The fire and rescue service said the derelict building was "well alight" and "fully involved in fire". Several crews from the area attended the scene at 3.04pm on Pontardulais Road, including crews from Gorseinon, Pontarddulais, Morriston, Swansea Central, Port Talbot , and Pontardawe fire stations were called to the scene.

Crews were utilising hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to fight the fire. People and businesses in the area were warned to follow some regulations while the incident was ongoing.

But now, the fire and rescue service has confirmed there are no further investigation and the incident is closed.

A470 reopened and delays cleared following earlier roadworks

The A470 in both directions is re-opened and delays are cleared following weekend roadworks until the early hours of Monday morning from A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road ( Cefn Coed Roundabout, Cefn Coed ) to Cwm Cadlan Turn Off (Llwynon).

Girl, 15, is missing and police are appealing for help

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 15-year-old. South Wales Police said that Kelsey, aged 15 and who has been reported missing, was last seen on Barry Road in Barry on Tuesday, September 17.

Speeding restrictions in place on Welsh bridge due to strong winds

There's currently speeding restrictions in place on the Britannia Bridge between Anglesey and Gwynedd.

The A55 Britannia Bridge has a 30MPH speed restrictions in place due to strong winds, Traffic Wales has confirmed. Further updates will follow, but they have advised road users to take care when passing through the area.

Met Office forecast for Saturday

There will be unsettled weather this weekend, according to the Met Office, with heavy showers and rain. Here's the full forecast for Wales today:

Morning cloud breaking to a day of sunny spells and showers, these occasionally heavy and thundery with hail and gusty winds. Feeling slightly humid but warm in any sunshine. Maximum temperature 20 °C."

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