Drivers are stuck in chaos with delays of up to 90 minutes after a crash shut down the M25 anti-clockwise near Junction 17 (Maple Cross).
Massive Tailbacks on the M25
The smash, which happened earlier today, has slammed traffic to a halt. Motorists are trapped in a crush stretching 6.5 miles on the approach.
Emergency Crews Scramble at Scene
Police, paramedics, and National Highways Traffic Officers are still working hard. All anti-clockwise traffic is being forced off and back on via the exit and entry slip roads at Junction 17 as the carriageway remains blocked.
Travel Alert: Avoid the Jam
National Highways warns drivers to:
- Plan ahead and find alternative routes
- Allow extra time if you must travel
- Delay journeys until the road reopens if possible
“If this closure impacts your planned route, please allow extra journey time. There is an hour and a half delay on approach with 6.5 miles of congestion.”