M25 Closure Planned For Peak Holiday Season: What You Need To Know

Breakdown recovery vehicles, auto technicians and mobile tyre repairers, to name a few, from the motor trade sector, will see the M25 surrounding London shut again this summer as part of a continuing £317 million improvement project between Junctions 9 and 10.

As reported by National Highways, roadworks are scheduled during the peak holiday season, the third stage of five planned weekend closures over the next 12 months.

Upcoming Closures

Stage one closure was for the installation of concrete beams and preparation for a new bridge and gantry.

Closure in March saw the demolition of the Clearmont Bridleway Bridge and the installation of a new gantry system.

Stage three will take place from Friday, July 12, at 9 p.m. until Monday, July 15, at 6 a.m. (GMT) to install the new bridge on the western gyratory of the roundabout at Junction 10.

This bridge will consist of 68 beams weighing 16 tonnes and four additional beams weighing 40 tonnes each. Identical work was carried out on the eastern gyratory in the previous closure.

National Highways coordinates with transport operators, emergency services, ports, and airports to minimise disruption.

Diversion Routes

Junction 10 to Junction 11: Exit the M25 at J10, take the 3rd exit to the northbound A3 to the A245 Painshill Junction, continue on the A245 towards Woking and Byfleet, then take the 5th exit at the Six Crossroads Roundabout to the A320, continuing to M25 Junction 11 where the diversion ends.Junction 11 to Junction 10: Exit the M25 at J11, take the 3rd exit to the A320 south towards Woking, then take the A245 at the Six Crossroads Roundabout towards Byfleet, continue on the A245 to the A3 Painshill junction, then take the 3rd exit to the southbound A3 to Junction 10 where the diversion ends.

Impact and Objectives of Improvements

The M25 improvements aim to make journeys safer and reduce pollution by adding extra lanes for more capacity, constructing eight bridges, and upgrading traffic lights.

National Highways and Balfour Beatty Atkins are working closely with stakeholders, including Surrey County Council, local businesses, and Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Local residents and all private and motor trade drivers are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra time, or consider alternative travel arrangements.

Despite the temporary inconvenience of reduced speed limits and weekend closures for the next two years, National Highways assures that these upgrades will significantly reduce congestion and improve safety for all motorists.

The overall project also focuses on restoring heathland and making ecological improvements, countering fears of environmental damage.

These updates aim to provide lasting benefits by enhancing one of the busiest and most dangerous junctions on the M25, ensuring smoother and safer travel for all.

Please do your own research about upcoming closures and plan ahead to navigate necessary road improvements with minimal disruption.