M25 closed: Major motorway in Hertfordshire closed anti-clockwise within J17 due to 'multi-vehicle crash' - drivers warned of 'miles of congestion'
A major motorway in Hertfordshire is closed due to a “multi-vehicle crash”.
The crash happened on the M25 this morning (Wednesday 3 September) and it is causing miles of congestion. In an update National Highways said the motorway is now open.
It says: “This incident is now clear, and the #M25 in #Hertfordshire is now fully open anti-clockwise within J17 (near #MapleCross). An hour and a half delay with over 7 miles of congestion remains in the area, so please continue to allow extra journey time this morning.”
It said prior to the latest announcement: “The #M25 in #Hertfordshire remains closed anti-clockwise within J17 (near #MapleCross) due to a collision. Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at the junction. There's now an hour and a half delay with 6 miles of congestion on approach.”
It added: “Please allow extra journey time if travelling in the area this morning. All emergency services are in attendance.”
Anticlockwise at junction 17 normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30. The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J21 and J17 normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15.
The collision was first reported just after 5.30am.
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