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News London has published 8 stories involving National Highways, 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 · London
M25 closure after car fire near Dartford strands Barnet commuters
A car fire on the M25 near Dartford closed all lanes between junctions 2 and 4 on 3 August 2026, creating two-hour queues. National Highways confirmed the incident and diversion routes. Barnet residents travelling to Kent or the Channel ports were most affected.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75 - Transport & TfL · London
A2 slip roads close overnight 3-6 August for National Highways works
National Highways will close westbound Marling Cross, Cobham Services and Darenth Interchange slip roads on 3 August, eastbound Cobham slip roads on 4 August, and eastbound Wick Lane on 6 August. All closures run overnight with signed diversions in place.
London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 70 · Hype 15 - Transport & TfL · London
M40 crash near Beaconsfield brings traffic to standstill
A collision on the M40 near Beaconsfield has caused stationary traffic for drivers heading towards London. The incident was reported on 3 August 2026, with no immediate details on injuries or lane closures.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 55 
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 · London
M25 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 · London
M25 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 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