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M25 Closure Causes Gridlock: Traffic Chaos on A3 Diversion

M25 shutdown in historic daytime closure for roadworks and bridge demolition leads to major traffic congestion, inconveniencing drivers on diversion routes through Surrey towns.

Drivers on the M25 in Surrey faced delays during an “unprecedented” closures over the weekend. The UK’s busiest motorway was shut in both directions across a five-mile stretch, between junctions 10 and 11, for the first planned daytime closure since the M25 motorway opened in 1986. The closure was necessary for roadworks and bridge demolition. Traffic congestion was expected both on the M25 itself and along diversion routes through Surrey towns. The closure had a significant impact on drivers, causing delays and disrupting travel plans.

Overview:

  • The M25 in Surrey was closed over the weekend, causing significant traffic congestion.
  • This was the first planned daytime closure since the motorway opened in 1986.
  • A five-mile stretch between junctions 10 and 11 was closed for roadworks and bridge demolition.
  • Traffic on the M25 and along diversion routes was heavily affected, causing delays for drivers.

Bridge Demolition and Roadworks:

The closure of the M25 in Surrey was necessary for roadworks and bridge demolition on a five-mile stretch between junctions 10 and 11. Drone footage showed workers actively engaged in these efforts. The closure disrupted traffic flow and resulted in significant congestion along the affected stretch of the motorway and the surrounding diversion routes. The closure marked an “unprecedented” event in the history of the M25, which has never experienced a planned full weekend closure since its opening in 1986.

Traffic Congestion and Delays:

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The closure of the M25 caused extensive traffic congestion and delays on the affected stretch of the motorway. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes and use diversion routes through Surrey towns, but these routes also experienced heavy traffic volume. The RAC Breakdown spokesperson, Alice Simpson, warned that the most obvious diversion routes were likely to become extremely congested during the closure period. This disruption had a significant impact on drivers, causing delays and frustrations.

“By Byfleet station we emerged from the pine trees, and found the country calm and peaceful under the morning sunlight.”

After the weekend works, the closure was lifted, and traffic on the five-mile stretch of the M25 in Surrey returned to normal. However, it is crucial for drivers to remain vigilant and prepared for potential delays as ongoing works may lead to occasional closures and disruptions on this stretch of the motorway.

Overall, the closure of a five-mile stretch of the M25 in Surrey over the weekend caused significant traffic congestion and delays. The closure was necessary for roadworks and bridge demolition, which marked an “unprecedented” event in the history of the M25 since its opening in 1986. Drivers were advised to plan alternate routes and use diversion routes, but heavy traffic volume was experienced along these routes as well. Despite the reopening of the motorway, ongoing works may cause occasional closures and disruptions, warranting caution and preparedness from drivers.

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