Normal driving conditions on the M25 are not expected to return until 9.15am (Monday, September 15) with ‘severe delays’ of traffic on the motorway
The M25 in Kent is closed clockwise between J3 (M20, Swanley) and J4 (Orpington) after a tipper truck crashed into a bridge at about 5am today (Monday, September 15). Emergency Services including Kent Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
National Highways expects the road to be cleared for reopening between 8am and 8:15am but it will take an estimated hour longer for normal traffic conditions to return due to the ‘severe delays’ which have been building on the motorway. The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J3 also had to be shut due to the collision.
Exact M25 diversion route to follow
Drivers on the M25 are being told to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit the M25 clockwise at the J3 Swanley Interchange.
- At the roundabout, take 5th exit onto A20 towards London.
- Continue until the A224 roundabout (Crittal’s Corner)
- At Crittal’s Corner roundabout, take 1st exit onto A224 towards Orpington.
- At A224 / M25 Link Hewitts Roundabout take 1st exit onto M25 link and at next roundabout M25 Junction 4 take 2nd exit to rejoin M25 clockwise towards Gatwick.
A National Highways spokesperson said: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”
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