Heavy traffic congestion
A few stretches of the M25, which circles London, will be shut (Picture: Grant Falvey/LNP/REX/Shutterstock)

Several major motorways are going to be closed this weekend – including the M25 and Dartford Crossing.

More than 70 sections of various roads will be shut on Saturday and Sunday, according to National Highways.

Some closures – such as on the M25-clockwise – will actually kick in tonight as engineers carry out maintenance. Several junctions on the A12, which cuts through east London down to Suffolk, and the West tunnel on the Northbound way of the Dartford Crossing will also be closed.

For commuters hoping for an easy ride on a Friday, meanwhile, we have some bad news. TfL says parts of the District and Overground lines are suspended this morning.

The western side of the District line has been hit by severe delays too. This is because of a points failure at South Acton and Turnham Green, with railway services also not running until 7.15pm, according to National Rail.


M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing closures

Motorway closures? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25?

Pretty much. There are dozens more, of course, but here are some of the major closures hitting Londoners:

A12

  • A12 southbound Junction 26 to Junction 25 carriageway closure – 8pm to 6am
  • A12 southbound Junction 27 entry slip road closure – 8pm to 6am
  • A12 southbound Junction 17 exit slip road closure – 9pm to 5am
  • A12 northbound Junction 17 entry slip road closure – 9pm to 5am
  • Meanwhile, on the A12 Northbound way, there will be a 24-hour slip road closure at Junction 19 for New Beaulieu Station construction.
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Dartford Crossing

  • The West tunnel on the Northbound way of the Dartford Crossing will be closed from 11pm to 5.30am for maintenance works.

M25

  • Clockwise way, there will be an exit slip road closure at Junction 28 between 11pm and 5am.


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