M25

The M25, Britain’s busiest motorway is marking its 40th birthday

M25 celebrates 40 years of traffic and congestion

Shane Richie

Shane Richie banned from driving after speeding

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Is M25 closed due to two lorry fires, what’s the latest on delays and diversions? Photo: National Highways website

Is M25 closed due to two lorry fires, latest updates on the situation

Slow-moving traffic on the M42 south of Birmingham ahead of the May bank holiday weekend

Bank holiday traffic: RAC reveals busiest roads and times to travel

A 'severe' crash involving two HGVs on the M3 has closed the motorway

'Severe crash' involving two HGVs closes motorway

A major motorway is closed after two lorries have been involved in a crash. (Photo: www-motorwaycameras-co-uk)

Major motorway closed after lorry crash that 'takes out power line'

The M25 near Junction 12 in Surrey on Saturday, January 31, 2026

Queues on motorway after multi-vehicle collision

Randal Kolo Muani's Ferrari Purosangue on the M25 after a tyre blowout - January 27, 2026

Watch: Footballer's Ferrari stuck on M25 after tyre blowout

Randal Kolo Muani crashed his Ferrari on the M25 yesterday afternoon.

Will Kolo Muani play tonight after crashing his Ferrari on M25?

Stationary traffic on the M25 at Junction 11 on Thursday, January 22, 2026

Motorway comes to a standstill after crash

Traffic queueing on the M3 between Junction 3 for Bagshot and Junction 2 for the M25 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Seven miles of queues on major motorway

The M25 near Brentwood on December 27, 2025

Major motorway shut after crash

Queuing traffic on the M25 near Junction 10 - December 19, 2025

Long queues on major motorway

Traffic on the M25 anti-clockwise between Junction 28 and Junction 27 in Essex - Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Eight-mile motorway queues after rush-hour crash

National Highways has reported ‘miles of congestion’ on the M25 this morning. (Photo: National Highways/@HighwaysSEAST on X)

'Miles of congestion' on major motorway after multi-vehicle crash

A lorry fire on the clockwise M25 between the junctions for the M4 and the M40 - Thursday, Dec 12, 2025

Six miles of motorway queues near airport after lorry catches fire
Two lanes of a major motorway have been shut after a lorry caught fire.
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There are severe traffic delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire this morning. (Photo: www-motorwaycameras-co-uk)

Severe traffic delays on major motorway after multi-vehicle crash

Three lanes of the M25 are shut near the Guildford junction - Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Motorway queues build after crash and fuel spill

There are severe delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire this morning after a crash. (Photo: www-motorwaycameras-co-uk)

Severe delays on major motorway after crash

A major motorway is blocked this morning due to a van on fire. (Photo: www-motorwaycameras-co-uk)

Major motorway blocked due to van on fire

Ministers have backed plans from Heathrow Airport’s owners that would see the M25 moved to make way for a third runway. (Picture by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Ministers back plan to move motorway for new runway at UK airport

The approach to the Dartford bridge crossing on the A282/M25 on Monday, November 17, 2025

Motorway tunnel closed for repairs

Traffic on the M25 on Monday, November 10, 2025

Crash causes long motorway delays

The M25 has been brought to a standstill this afternoon.

All four lanes closed on M25 following accident

An overturned lorry on the M25 in Surrey has caused delays for drivers this morning.

Overturned lorry causes M25 closure as drivers warned of delays

Drivers are being warned of severe delays after a serious collision on the M25 in Essex.

Serious collision on M25 causes severe delays for Essex drivers

A major motorway in Devon is closed after a serious crash. (Photo: www-motorwaycameras-co-uk)

Major motorway closed after serious crash
A major motorway in Devon is closed after a serious crash.
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Lanes are closed on a major motorway causing heavy traffic. (Photo: www-motorwaycameras-co-uk)

Lanes closed on major motorway after crash

Queues on the M25 in Hertfordshire after a collision - October 21, 2025

Hour-long delays on major motorway

Traffic queueing on the M25 near Junction 27 for Stansted Airport after a collision - October 20, 2025

Long queues on motorway after collision

The anticlockwise side of the M25 near Junction 24 for Potters Bar - October 9, 2025

'Multi-vehicle collision' causes delays on motorway

A vehicle fire on the M25 between Junction 60 for the M40 and Junction 17 for Rickmansworth - October 6, 2025

Lanes closed on motorway after vehicle fire

Traffic queuing to leave and then rejoin the M25 at Junction 14 after an accident near Heathrow Airport

Delays of an hour on motorway near major airport

Traffic queuing on the anti-clockwise M25 between Junction 9 for Leatherhead and Junction 8 for Reigate - September 23, 2025

Rush-hour crash causes motorway queues

A vehicle fire has resulted in part of the M25 being closed as firefighters battle to put out the blaze. (Photo: www.motorwaycameras.co.uk/National Highways)

'Long delays' as major motorway shut after lorry fire

Traffic queueing on the eastbound M3 in Berkshire after a crash between Bracknell and the M25 junction - September 19, 2025

Motorway delays after crash involving several vehicles

The M25 is blocked after a vehicle collided with a bridge this morning (Monday, September 15). (Photo: www-motorwaycameras-co-uk/National Highways)

Major motorway shut after lorry crashes into bridge

Aldi will be closed for three days over the festive season to give staff a break

Aldi reveals it will close all stores to allow extra break for staff

Traffic queues on the M25 after a vehicle fire

Vehicle fire causes long motorway delays near major airport

Traffic queueing on the M23 this morning - police have closed the motorway between Junction 8 for Redhill and Junction 9 for Gatwick Airport

Motorway closed by police near major airport

A major motorway in Hertfordshire is closed due to a “multi-vehicle crash”. (Photo: Getty)

Major motorway closed after 'multi-vehicle crash'

Celebrity peer Lord Charles Brocket, who once appeared on I'm A Celebrity Get me Out Of Here, has been charged with rape and sexual assault.

Former I'm A Celeb star charged with rape and sexual assault

An overturned lorry on the M1 which spilled 350 litres of diesel - the road will be down to one lane for most of Tuesday, August 26

Overturned lorry spills 350 litres of diesel on motorway

Firefighters on the M25 dealing with a hay lorry which has caught fire between Enfield and Potters Bar this morning

Motorway closed after hay lorry catches fire

A major motorway is closed in both directions due to a ‘police incident’. (Photo: National Highways/@ActualRadioUK)

Major motorway closed due to 'police incident'

Drivers are facing diversions on the M23/A23 after an early morning collision caused "severe disruption".

Early morning crash causes severe disruption on busy M23

The M25 has been shut in Essex today (August 13) after a lorry caught fire. (Photo: @Essex_Travel/X)

Major motorway closed as lorry erupts in flames

There is no full weekend closure of the M25 itself this weekend - but there is some disruption to be aware of. (Photo: Simon Turner/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Drivers warned of disruption on major motorway this weekend

Fuel spillage after crash on the M3 causes major delays near M25 interchange

Fuel spillage after multi-vehicle crash causes major delays

Aldi has announced a pay rise for its employees, making it the UK’s highest-paying supermarket.

Aldi raises minimum wage to £14.33

Motorists heading towards Heathrow Airport faced major delays on Friday afternoon following a collision.

Delays near Heathrow after crash

There is “miles of congestion” on the M25 this morning (Saturday 19 July) due to a “collision and debris”. (Photo: Getty)

'Miles of congestion' on major motorway due to 'collision and debris'

National Highways has said lanes are closed on the M25 anti-clockwise due to a “collision”. (Photo: @HighwaysSEAST/X)

Miles of congestion on major motorway after 'collision'

Queueing traffic on the M1 near Junction 6 for Watford and St Albans

Two motorways closed by police

Southbound side of motorway river crossing shut after lorry crash

Two lanes remain shut on the M11 in Essex following a multi-vehicle collision, with drivers facing delays of up to 90 minutes.

Two lanes shut on major motorway after crash

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