May Bank Holiday Road Chaos Looms! Drivers planning to hit the roads this week are warned to brace for major overnight closures across Surrey’s busiest motorways – the M25, M3, and A3. Expect late-night and early-morning jams from Monday April 28 through Friday May 2.
Nightly Road Closures to Know
National Highways has confirmed a slew of overnight shutdowns that’ll throw a spanner in the works for those travelling late or early.
- Monday 28 April & Tuesday 29 April:
- M25 anticlockwise entry slip at J9 (Leatherhead): closed 10pm–5am
- M3 northbound J4 (Frimley) to J3 (Bagshot): closed 9pm–6am
- M3 southbound J2 (Thorpe/M25) to J3 (Bagshot): closed 10pm–6am
- A3 southbound Wisley Interchange to Ockham Road: closed 10pm–5.30am
- A3 northbound London Road to Wisley Interchange: closed 10pm–5.30am
- Wednesday 30 April: Same closures as earlier in the week on M25, M3 southbound, and A3.
- Thursday 1 May:
- M25 clockwise link road at J16 (Denham/M40): closed 11pm–6am
- M25 anticlockwise entry at J9 and exit at J12 (Thorpe): closed 10pm–5.30am
- M3 southbound J2 to J3: closed 10pm–6am
- A3 around Wisley and Hogs Back: multiple closures 9pm–6am
- Friday 2 May: Final overnight closures on M25 and A3 to wrap up the week.
Good news: No closures are planned over the weekend, meaning smoother rides for Saturday and Sunday journeys.
Top Tips for Bank Holiday Drivers
Heading off for the long weekend? Plan your route and build in extra time! Late Friday evening departures face the highest disruption.
Stick to all diversion signs and keep an eye on real-time updates through National Highways Live Traffic.
Why These Roadworks Matter
The M25, M3, and A3 are vital arteries for holidaymakers, commuters, and freight haulers. While essential maintenance keeps journeys safe and smooth, these overnight closures mean traffic chaos is unavoidable. Stay alert, plan smart, and avoid the worst of the delays.
