M25 Chaos: No Movement Hours After Serious Crash Near Sevenoaks
Drivers have been trapped on the M25 since 5.15am with no sign of the jam easing. Emergency services are working round the clock as traffic tails back for miles. The motorway is completely shut in both directions between junctions 5 and 4 in Kent after a serious collision.
Major Delays as M25 Shut Between J5 and J4
Kent Police and Highways England teams are on scene tackling the incident. The closure is causing huge disruption, and motorists are warned to expect long delays. Even diversion routes are clogged with traffic.
Officials advise drivers to allow plenty of extra time and to check www.trafficengland.com or travel apps for live updates. For urgent info, phone 0300 123 5000.
How to Navigate the Anticlockwise Diversion
- From M25 J5, follow the hollow black square diversion signs onto the A21 towards Sevenoaks.
- Take the 1st exit on the M25 spur/A21 onto the A25 towards Sevenoaks.
- At the roundabout, take 1st exit headed for Maidstone on A25.
- Next roundabout, take 1st exit onto A224 towards Bromley, crossing the M26.
- At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit towards Bromley.
- At Hewitt’s roundabout (A224/A21), take the 5th exit onto the M25 link to rejoin at J4.
Expect Prolonged Closure – Avoid the Area
Officials warn the anticlockwise carriageway closure could last well into the afternoon for collision investigations. Drivers are urged to steer clear of the area if possible and expect heavy delays throughout the day.
