M25 closed: Major motorway shut between Junctions 28 and 27 due to lorry crash that 'takes out power line'
A major motorway is closed after two lorries have been involved in a crash.
National Highways posted on X at 11:20am that the M25 is closed anti-clockwise due to the crash. It said on X: “The #M25 is CLOSED anti-clockwise between J28 (#Brentwood) and J27 (#M11) following a collision involving two lorries.
“Delays are building on approach. Further details to follow.”
In an update it said that the crash had “taken out a power line”. National Highways said: “The #M25 is now closed in both directions between J28 (#Brentwood) and J27 (#M11). The collision, which occurred anti-clockwise, has taken out a power line and requires immediate attendance by engineers across both carriageways to make safe.
“@UKPowerNetworks remain in attendance and are attending to the exposed wires. Once safe, traffic caught within the closure can be released.”
Emergency services including Essex Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
Traffic cameras show huge queues that have built up on the motorway. Drivers are advised to leave plenty of time for their journey this afternoon if using the motorway.
Traffic is advised:
Anti-Clockwise:
- Exit M25 at J28 onto the A12 northbound
- Continue for approx. 12 miles towards Chelmsford
- At the A12/A414 junction, join the A414 headed westbound.
- Continue for approx.15 miles and join the M11 southbound at J7
- Follow the M11 to re-join the M25 at J27
Clockwise:
- Follow the above diversion route in reverse