M25 closed: Major motorway shut between J3 M20 and J4 Bromley after lorry crashes into bridge - drivers issued traffic warning
The M25 is blocked after a vehicle collided with a bridge this morning (Monday, September 15).
Congestion and severe delays are affecting the clockwise carriageway, with emergency services also at the scene. A vehicle struck a bridge in Kent, with the M25 closed between Junction 3 (Swanley) and Junction 4 (Orpington). There is also congestion back to Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange).
A diversion has been put in place by National Highways. It is not known at this stage if there have been any injuries in the crash. Emergency services are at the scene.
National Highways says: “The M25 in Kent is closed clockwise between J3 (M20, Swanley) and J4 (Orpington) due to a collision. Emergency Services including Kent Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.”
Diversion Route
Road users are advised 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.