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News London has published 9 stories involving M25, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Richmond Council has formally objected to the Government’s draft Heathrow expansion national policy statement, citing concerns over noise, air pollution, and carbon emissions. The council disputes the economic benefits and calls for stronger protections for residents before any vote in Parliament later this year.
National Highways has announced overnight closures on the M25, A282 Dartford Crossing, A1(M) and M3 affecting north London and Barnet. Residents travelling after 22:00 on 29 July should expect delays on connecting routes and diversions.
A collision on The Ridgeway in Enfield on 6 August closed the A1005 and caused heavy M25 traffic towards Potters Bar. One man was taken to hospital. Transport for London confirmed diversions on the 313 bus route in both directions.

Overnight closures on the A2 in Barnet and Bexley begin on 3 August, affecting slip roads at Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane. National Highways has published times and diversion advice for drivers travelling between 8pm and 6am.
A crash on the M25 near junction 19 has caused traffic queues stretching several miles. National Highways has confirmed one lane is still shut, with recovery expected to take hours. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes.
Overnight closures on the M25 begin on 3 August, affecting the clockwise carriageway between junctions 8 and 9 and the anti-clockwise entry slip road at junction 13. National Highways advises motorists to allow extra time and follow diversion routes.
A power cut on 3 August 2026 disabled traffic signals at the A25 and M25 junction near Sevenoaks, Kent. National Highways issued updates as drivers faced delays, though the duration of the outage remains unclear.

All lanes of the M25 near Heathrow Airport were stopped on 3 August 2026 after a crash, causing severe delays. Emergency services attended the scene, though details of injuries or vehicles involved remain unclear. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.
A crash involving two lorries on the M25 near Barnet’s Junction 23 caused significant delays for morning commuters on 16 May 2025. One lane remained closed for three hours, with tailbacks stretching to the A1(M). National Highways confirmed the incident and advised drivers to avoid the area.
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