M25 Shuts Again This Weekend – RAC Warns Drivers to Plan or Panic!
The M25 is set to close for the third time this year, and the RAC is urging drivers to be “road ready” or ditch their cars altogether from Friday, July 12 to Monday, July 15. If you’re heading to London or its major airports, expect chaos unless you prepare.
M25 Shutdown Details: Junctions 10 to 11 Closed
National Highways will shut the M25 between junctions 10 and 11 for a major bridge installation on the western gyratory at Junction 10. The closure kicks off at 9pm on Friday, July 12 and runs through to 6am on Monday, July 15.
This extended weekend shutdown is designed to avoid more weeknight closures that would drag out delays even longer.
Friday to Monday: Festival Frenzy and Airport Traffic
With huge festivals like Wireless and British Summer Time happening in Hyde Park over the weekend, plus holidaymakers jetting from Gatwick and Heathrow, the roads will be rammed.
The RAC advises drivers to plan well or switch to public transport to avoid getting stuck in a tailback.
Diversions Explained: From the South
- Exit M25 at junction 10.
- Take the third exit north on the A3 to Painshill junction.
- Join the A245 towards Woking and Byfleet.
- At Six Crossroads roundabout, take the fifth exit onto the A320.
- Continue to junction 11 on the M25 to rejoin the motorway.
Diversions Explained: From the North
- Leave the M25 at junction 11.
- Take the third exit to A320 south towards Woking.
- At Six Crossroads roundabout, follow the A245 toward Byfleet.
- To return to junction 10, continue on A245 to A3 at Painshill.
- Take third exit to A3 southbound and rejoin M25 at junction 10.
RAC Warns: Plan Ahead or Face M25 Madness
“Following two successful M25 closures with no significant delays, there’s no reason why this weekend can’t go smoothly too,” said RAC breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson.
“Make sure you plan your journey well in advance and stick to official diversion routes. Festival-goers should consider trains and tubes, but if you’ve got luggage or airport flights, car travel is sometimes easier. Just check your vehicle is road-ready — oil, coolant, and tyres — to avoid a breakdown in the chaos.”
For the latest updates, check the National Highways website and their social media channels before hitting the road.
