The M25 anticlockwise in Essex is experiencing delays of up to 90 minutes near junction 27 due to emergency road surface repairs. National Highways has confirmed that lanes 1 and 2 of 3 are closed, and the link road from the M11 southbound to the M25 anticlockwise at J27 is also shut.
Emergency Repairs Cause Major Disruption
According to National Highways, the emergency repairs are necessary to address road surface issues. The closure of two lanes and the link road has led to significant congestion, with drivers advised to expect long delays and consider alternative routes.
A spokesperson for National Highways stated: "There are delays of over an hour and a half on the M25 anticlockwise in Essex. This is due to emergency road surface repairs, which have closed lanes 1 and 2 (of 3) within J27. As a result of these works, the link road from the M11 southbound to the M25 anticlockwise at J27 is also closed."
Impact on Traffic
The delays are affecting thousands of motorists during the morning rush hour. Traffic is building rapidly, with queues stretching back several miles. Drivers are urged to allow extra time for their journeys or seek alternative routes to avoid the affected area.
National Highways is working to complete the repairs as quickly as possible, but no estimated time for reopening has been provided. Live traffic updates suggest that the situation is unlikely to improve until later in the day.
