M25 Motorway Closures: Drivers Warned of Disruption as £317m Improvement Works Continue

The latest phase of M25 improvement works will see disruption in Surrey this weekend, with the closure of junctions 10 and 11 in both directions from Friday at 21:00 GMT to 06:00 on Monday. This closure is part of a larger £317m project to add extra lanes and improve traffic flow. Drivers are warned to expect significant delays and are advised to avoid the area if possible.

The closure is necessary to demolish an old bridge, which is already out of use. The scale of the demolition and the amount of rubble that needs to be moved require a full weekend closure. British Airways has urged passengers travelling to Gatwick or Heathrow to allow extra journey time, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes or divert through Byfleet.

The M25 closure will have a significant impact on traffic and travel in the area. Drivers can expect delays and congestion, and are advised to plan their journeys in advance. The closure will also affect concertgoers, sports fans, and holidaymakers travelling to London and surrounding areas. National Highways has spent months planning the closures, but they will still cause significant congestion and delays.

The diversion routes for the closure are as follows: * Junction 10 to junction 11 - clockwise * Junction 11 to Junction 10 - anticlockwise Drivers are advised to follow the official diversion routes and not rely on satnavs for directions.

The £317m infrastructure project began in 2022, but extreme weather has pushed back the expected completion date to spring 2026. Despite the delays, some elements of the project have already been completed, including the new Wisley Lane and four gyratory bridges. The project aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on the M25, and will benefit millions of people in the long term. National Highways has urged drivers to be patient and to only use the motorway if their journey is absolutely necessary.