Drivers planning trips this week for the May bank holiday weekend are being urged to check their routes carefully, as a series of overnight road closures are set to affect major roads across Surrey, including the M25, M3, and A3.
National Highways has confirmed several closures each night between Monday, April 28 and Friday, May 2, which could disrupt travel plans for late-evening and early-morning commuters. Fortunately, no closures are scheduled over Saturday and Sunday, allowing for smoother weekend journeys.
Full List of Road Closures
Monday, April 28
- M25 anti-clockwise: Entry slip road at J9 (Leatherhead) closed (10pm–5am)
- M3 northbound: J4 (Frimley) to J3 (Bagshot) closed (9pm–6am)
- M3 southbound: J2 (Thorpe/M25) to J3 (Bagshot) closed (10pm–6am)
- A3 southbound: Wisley Interchange to Ockham Road closed (10pm–5.30am)
- A3 northbound: London Road to Wisley Interchange closed (10pm–5.30am)
Tuesday, April 29
- Same closures as Monday night on M25, M3, and A3.
Wednesday, April 30
- M25 anti-clockwise: Entry slip road at J9 (Leatherhead) closed (10pm–5am)
- M3 southbound: J2 (Thorpe/M25) to J3 (Bagshot) closed (10pm–6am)
- A3 closures: Same as earlier in the week
Thursday, May 1
- M25 clockwise: Southbound link road closure at J16 (Denham/M40) (11pm–6am)
- M25 anti-clockwise: Entry slip road at J9 (Leatherhead) and exit slip road at J12 (Thorpe) closed (10pm–5/5.30am)
- M3 southbound: J2 to J3 closed (10pm–6am)
- A3: Various closures near Wisley and the Hogs Back (9pm–6am)
Friday, May 2
- Final overnight closures across M25 and A3 ahead of the weekend.
Travel Advice for Bank Holiday Drivers
Motorists heading off for a long weekend are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys, especially if departing late Friday evening. With no scheduled closures over Saturday and Sunday, return trips should be less affected.
Drivers are reminded to follow all signed diversions and check real-time updates through National Highways Live Traffic services.
Why These Roadworks Matter
The M25, M3, and A3 are critical corridors for holidaymakers, commuters, and freight. Keeping them maintained ensures smoother, safer journeys, but it’s crucial for drivers to be aware of temporary disruptions, particularly ahead of major travel periods like the bank holiday weekend.
