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News London has published 6 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.
Transport & TfL · LondonA2 overnight closures this week affect Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions
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.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Transport & TfL · LondonM25 crash near Watford creates long delays for north-west London drivers
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.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 22 · Hype 30
Transport & TfL · LondonM25 overnight closures start 3 August between junctions 8 and 9
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.
London4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 52 · Hype 15
WorldPower cut causes traffic signal failure on A25 near Sevenoaks
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.
4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Transport & TfL · LondonM25 crash near Heathrow halts all lanes on 3 August 2026
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.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75
Transport & TfL · LondonM25 crash near Barnet causes morning delays for commuters
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.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 12