Motorists on the M25 faced significant delays this morning, with congestion building up for approximately 7 miles following a collision between a lorry and a van. The incident, which occurred near Buckinghamshire, has affected the anti-clockwise direction between Junction 19 (Watford) and Junction 16 (for the M40).
The collision took place at around 06:30 AM between Junctions 17 (Rickmansworth) and 16, leading to the closure of lanes 2, 3, and 4 out of four. Emergency services and recovery teams swiftly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and assist those involved in the crash.
Recovery of the damaged vehicles was completed by 09:20 AM; however, the lanes remained closed for an additional period to allow for the cleanup of a significant spillage caused by the collision. By 09:40 AM, all lanes were reported to be open again, but the impact of the incident continued to be felt with residual delays.
As of late morning, traffic was still congested with delays of up to 90 minutes beyond the normal travel time expected on this segment of the M25. The extensive traffic jam stretched back approximately 7 miles, causing frustration and significant disruptions to the morning commute.
National Highways has been working diligently to clear the scene and minimize the impact on travellers. They have advised drivers whose routes are affected by the congestion to allow extra journey time, consider alternative routes, or even delay their journeys if possible.
For ongoing updates, motorists are encouraged to check the National Highways website at www.trafficengland.com, use travel apps, or follow updates on regional social media feeds. The National Highways contact centre is also available 24/7 at 0300 123 5000 for up-to-the-minute information.
