Commuters and holiday travellers are facing severe disruption on the M25 this morning as emergency repairs cause major delays on the critical anticlockwise carriageway.
The chaos is centred between Junction 10 for the A3 and Junction 8 for Reigate, directly impacting traffic flowing towards Gatwick Airport during the busy morning rush hour.
Emergency Repairs Spark Travel Chaos
National Highways has confirmed that emergency repairs are underway, necessitating the closure of two lanes. This has created a significant bottleneck, with congestion stretching back for miles and travel times drastically increased.
Drivers are being warned to expect long delays and are strongly advised to allow extra time for their journeys or to seek alternative routes if possible.
Live Traffic Situation
The situation is evolving rapidly. As of the latest updates:
- Location: M25 anticlockwise from J10 (A3) to J8 (Reigate)
- Cause: Emergency roadworks requiring two-lane closure
- Impact: Severe delays and heavy congestion
- Advice: Allow significant extra travel time
The repairs are causing a domino effect on surrounding routes as drivers attempt to avoid the motorway, leading to increased pressure on local A-roads and minor routes in the Surrey area.
Gatwick Airport Access Affected
With the disruption occurring on the approach to one of the UK's busiest airports, passengers travelling to Gatwick for flights are particularly urged to leave much earlier than planned to avoid missing their flights.
The typical journey times in the area have been doubled or even tripled in some cases, catching many morning travellers by surprise.
National Highways is managing the situation and providing live updates through its social media channels and traffic information services. Motorists are encouraged to check the latest traffic conditions before setting out on their journeys.
