Drivers on the M25 experienced significant delays due to a collision that shut down one lane heading counterclockwise between junctions 6 (Godstone) and 5 (Sevenoaks) in the afternoon. Traffic congestion persisted between junctions 9 (Leatherhead) and 8 (Reigate), causing delays of up to 50 minutes compared to normal traffic flow, as reported by National Highways. By 7 pm, traffic conditions had returned to normal.
The live blog covering the incident has concluded, with traffic now flowing smoothly. According to National Highways, drivers were facing delays of up to 50 minutes on the M25 anticlockwise stretch between junctions 9 (Leatherhead) and 8 (Reigate). The agency noted a build-up of congestion in the area.
It is anticipated that traffic conditions will normalize between 6:45 pm and 7 pm. The M25, also referred to as the London Orbital Motorway, encircles a large part of Greater London and stretches 117 miles, making it one of the busiest highways in the UK. Junctions 6 to 13 are situated within Surrey.
Following the resolution of an earlier crash, heavy congestion was reported on the M25 anticlockwise stretch between junctions 8 and 6. National Highways confirmed that the incident had been cleared. Normal traffic flow is expected to resume between 3:45 pm and 4 pm.