M25 SHUT IN HERTFORDSHIRE after police incident sparks chaos with major delays of up to 45 minutes.
M25 CLOSED BOTH WAYS
The M25 in Hertfordshire is shut in both directions due to a Metropolitan Police-led incident. The clockwise carriageway between Junction 23 (A1M J1/Barnet) and Junction 25 (Waltham Cross" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Waltham Cross) is closed, along with the anti-clockwise side at Junction 25. Emergency teams, including an air ambulance, are on the scene.
Diversions Hit Drivers Hard
Clockwise Diversion
- Exit M25 at Junction 23 and join the A1 towards London.
- Follow the A1 through Stirling Corner, Apex Corner, and Mill Hill Circus to Fiveways Corner.
- Bear left onto the A1 towards Henlys Corner, then continue on the A406 North Circular Road towards Wood Green.
- Take the A406 to Great Cambridge Junction, exit onto the A10 towards Hertford, then rejoin the M25 at Junction 25.
- Warning: Height restriction of 4.7m at the A406 Railway Bridge.
Anti-Clockwise Diversion
- Traffic must exit and re-enter the M25 at Junction 25 via slip roads.
Delays to Plague Motorists
Drivers face severe hold-ups with delays of up to 45 minutes in both directions. Commuters are urged to allow extra travel time, seek alternative routes, or postpone journeys if possible.
Where to Get the Latest Updates
- National Highways website: www.trafficengland.com
- National Highways travel apps
- Regional X (formerly Twitter) feed
- 24/7 contact centre: 0300 123 5000
