BRITAIN’S busiest motorway is set to face closures lasting up to 8 days.
Millions of car journeys will be thrown into chaos as National Highways pushes ahead with efforts to improve the M25.
The closures come as National Highways saw many of their projects delayed by 2024’s “extreme weather”.
Senior project manager Johnathan Wade said: “Periods of extreme weather in 2024 delayed some elements of our work but since then we’ve worked hard to recoup that time and still complete the on-road elements on schedule.”
The motorway will first face disruption between February 21 and February 24, as all J10 entry and exit slip roads are closed.
The section will then be closed, in both directions, between J10 and J11, from 7-10 March and 21-24 March.
Over the course of these closures, old bridges will be demolished and removed.
Closures will begin at 9pm on Friday and the roads will only reopen at 6am on Monday.
The A3 northbound will face disruption between 11-14 April, alongside the Cobham roundabout.
National Highway has been carrying out a £316 million project to improve junction 10, which has seen them install structures for pedestrians, horse-riders and cyclists.
They have also installed a safe corridor for wildlife.
The Cockcrow Green Bridge is a UK first, as it provides a 100ft corridor of lowland heath-land.
That particular habitat is beloved by some of the most mysterious UK wildlife, including birds and reptiles.
Ahead of the disruption, Jonathan said: “Unfortunately, it’s simply not possible to carry out this scale of infrastructure improvement, which will benefit millions of people in the long term, without there being some degree of short-term disruption.
“We have spent months planning these closures, but they will still cause significant congestion and delays, so we are asking road users to allow extra time and use alternative routes where possible.”
M25 Spring Closures
The M25 - Britain’s busiest motorway - will face closures over the Spring.
As this will throw journeys into chaos, find out which junctions will be closing here.
February 21-February 24
The J10 entry and exit slip roads will be closed between February 21-February 24.
Drivers will be able to travel on the M25 through the junction, but will not be able to rejoin.
7-10 March and 21-24 March
J10 will be closed in both directions on 7-10 March and 21-24 March.
Closures will begin at 9pm on each Friday and the roads will reopen at 6am each Monday.
11-14 April
The A3 Northbound will be closed between J10 and the Cobham Roundabout between 11-14 April.
