M25 Traffic Latest Update: Traffic disruption was reported on the M25 following a road traffic collision on the clockwise carriageway between Junction 21A (J21A) and Junction 22 (J22). The incident resulted in the closure of the hard shoulder and Lane 1, according to the traffic information provided.
Additional congestion was reported around the J22 clockwise exit slip and the J30 anti-clockwise exit. A separate breakdown between Junction 26 (J26) and Junction 25 (J25) also resulted in a lane closure.
M25 Traffic Latest Update: M25 Accident Between J21A And J22
The main incident involved a road traffic collision on the M25 clockwise between J21A and J22. According to the supplied traffic alert, the hard shoulder and Lane 1 were closed following the crash. One of the four lanes was reported as closed while the incident remained active. The alert was issued at 4:03 PM GMT on December 4, 2020, with normal traffic conditions expected between 5:00 PM and 5:15 PM GMT, subject to the incident being cleared as anticipated.
M25 Traffic Latest Update: M25 J22 Clockwise Exit Faces Congestion
Congestion was also reported on the clockwise exit slip at M25 Junction 22.
The traffic alert, issued at around 4:02 PM GMT, recorded delays of approximately 10 minutes against expected journey times. The information indicated that normal traffic conditions were expected to return between 4:00 PM and 4:15 PM GMT.
M25 Traffic Latest Update: M25 J30 Anti-Clockwise Exit Congestion
Drivers using the M25 anti-clockwise exit at Junction 30 were also affected by congestion.
The supplied traffic information recorded the congestion at approximately 4:02 PM GMT, with delays of around 10 minutes. Normal traffic was expected to resume between 4:00 PM and 4:15 PM GMT, according to the alert.
M25 Traffic Latest Update: Broken-Down Vehicle Causes Lane Closure Between J26 And J25
A separate disruption was reported on the M25 anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction 26 and Junction 25.
A broken-down vehicle led to the closure of Lane 1, leaving one of four lanes closed. The incident was listed at approximately 3:58 PM GMT on December 4, 2020.
The supplied alert estimated that the incident could be cleared between 4:45 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, with normal traffic expected thereafter.
M25 Traffic Latest Update: Key Disruptions At A Glance
The traffic information provided for December 4, 2020, highlighted several separate incidents on the M25:
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J21A to J22 clockwise: Road traffic collision with Lane 1 and the hard shoulder closed.
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J22 clockwise exit: Congestion with around 10-minute delays reported.
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J30 anti-clockwise exit: Congestion with around 10-minute delays reported.
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J26 to J25 anti-clockwise: Broken-down vehicle with Lane 1 closed.
M25 Traffic Latest Update: Expected Clearance Times
The supplied traffic alerts included estimated clearance windows for the incidents. The collision between J21A and J22 was expected to clear between 5:00 PM and 5:15 PM GMT, while the broken-down vehicle between J26 and J25 was expected to clear between 4:45 PM and 5:00 PM GMT.
Clearance estimates are subject to change depending on the circumstances at the scene, so motorists should treat such times as estimates rather than guarantees.
M25 Traffic Latest Update: What Drivers Should Know
Motorists travelling on affected sections of the M25 should exercise caution around lane closures and congestion. Drivers should follow signs and instructions at the scene, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and allow additional journey time where necessary.
Where a lane is closed, motorists should merge safely and avoid sudden lane changes. Drivers should also check the latest official traffic information before beginning a journey.
Disclaimer: Traffic conditions can change rapidly. Drivers should check current official traffic information before travelling.
