Weekly Summary of Roadworks for M25
29 Apr 2010 03:28 PM
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work.
The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
M25 Widening
M25 junction 16 to junction 23
Ongoing work to widen the M25 to four lanes in each direction between junction 16 to junction 19 continues this week. Three narrow lanes in each direction will be available during busy times, with off peak lane closures as required, mostly overnight. Currently a 50mph speed restriction is in place between junctions 16 (Chalfont Viaduct) and 19 that operate 24 hours a day. A free recovery service is available.
M25 junction 27 to junction 30
Ongoing work to widen the M25 to four lanes in each direction between junction 27 to junction 28 continues this week. Three narrow lanes in each direction will be available during busy times, with off peak lane closures as required, mostly overnight. Currently a 50mph speed limit is in place operating 24 hours a day. A free recovery service is available.
M25 Other works
M25 junction 3
The clockwise link road at junction 3 to the M20 westbound will be closed overnight for two nights from 10.00pm to 01.00am from Tuesday 04 May 2010 until Thursday 06 May 2010 for communications works. A diversion route will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
M25 junction 3
The clockwise exit slip road at junction 3 will be closed overnight from 01.00am to 05.00am on Thursday 06 May 2010 for communications works. A diversion route will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
M25 junction 9
The clockwise entry slip road at junction 9 will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 05.00am from Tuesday 04 May 2010 until Wednesday 05 May 2010 for litter clearance. A diversion route will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
M25 junction 9
The anticlockwise exit slip road at junction 9 will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 05.00am from Wednesday 05 May 2010 until Thursday 06 May 2010 for litter clearance. A diversion route will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
M25 junction 11
The anticlockwise exit slip road will be closed overnight for twelve nights from 10.00pm to 05.00am from Tuesday 04 May 2010 until Sunday 16 May 2010 for carriageway repairs. Closures will commence at 11.00pm on Friday nights. A diversion route will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
Dartford - Thurrock Crossing
26/04/10 - 27/04/10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound East Tunnel Closure
27/04 /10 - 28/04 /10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound West Tunnel closure
28/04/10 - 29/04/10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound East Tunnel closure
29/04/10 - 30/04/10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound West Tunnel closure
30/04/10 - 01/05/10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound East Tunnel closure
04/05/10 - 05/05/10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound East Tunnel Closure
05/05 /10 - 06/05/10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound West Tunnel closure
06/05/10 - 07/05/10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound East Tunnel closure
07/05/10 - 08/05/10
22:00hrs - 05:00hrs
Northbound West Tunnel closure
M25 Bell Common Tunnel (Junctions 26 to 27)
Ongoing work to refurbish Bell Common Tunnel between junctions 26 and 27 of the M25 continues this week. There will also be overnight lane closures to test communication systems.
Other motorways/trunk roads
M3 junction 2
The eastbound link road to the M25 anti clockwise will be closed overnight for twelve nights from 10.00pm to 05.00am from Tuesday 04 May 2010 until Sunday 16 May 2010 for carriageway reconstruction. Closures will start at 11.00pm in Friday nights. A diversion will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
M4 junction 5
The eastbound entry slip road at junction 5 will be closed overnight for three nights from 10.00pm to 05.00am from Tuesday 04 May 2010 until Friday 07 May 2010 for white lining/road markings. A diversion will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
M11
The southbound link road to M25 clockwise will be closed overnight for 10 nights from 10.00pm to 05.30am from Wednesday 28 April 2010 until Saturday 08 May 2010 for carriageway repairs. A diversion route will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
A2
The A2 westbound to the M25 clockwise link road will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 05.00am from Monday 03 May 2010 until Tuesday 04 May 2010 for communications work. A diversion will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected
A282 junction 1A
The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 05.00am from Friday 30 April 2010 until Saturday 01 May 2010 for electrical maintenance work. A diversion will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected
A282 junction 2
The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight from 01.00am to 05.00am on Friday 07 May 2010 for structure maintenance works. A diversion will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected
A13 Baker Street
The westbound link road to the A1089 will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 05.00am from Tuesday 04 May 2010 until Wednesday 05 May 2010 for litter clearance works. A diversion will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected
A1(M) Hatfield Tunnel
The southbound junction 4 entry slip and junction 4 to junction 3 carriageway (Hatfield Tunnel) will be closed for 2 nights from 11.00pm to 05.00am from Friday 30 April 2010 until Saturday 01 May 2010 and from 10.00pm until 05.00am from Saturday 01 May 2010 until Sunday 02 May 2010 for tunnel maintenance. A diversion route will be fully signposted. Moderate delays are expected.
Ongoing work to refurbish the A1(M) Hatfield Tunnel continues this week. The second phase of the two-year refurbishment started in July. During this stage, which is due for completion in May 2010, the northbound tunnel will be closed and a two lane contraflow, with narrow lanes and a 40mph speed limit 24 hours a day will operate in the southbound carriageway. Drivers should expect moderate delays during this phase. A free recovery service will be in place.
Notes to Editors
1. The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. We manage, maintain and improve England's motorways and trunk roads on behalf of the Secretary of State.
2. Real-time traffic information for England's motorways and major A roads is available:
- From our Traffic Radio service, available on DAB digital radio and the internet at www.trafficradio.org.uk To tune into the DAB service, simply press the "scan" button on your radio. The radio will tune into all available channels and you can select the new service by scrolling through the channels until you reach "Traffic Radio".
- From the web at www.highways.gov.uk/traffic or www.highways.gov.uk/mobile if using a phone or mobile device.
Before using any mobile, find a safe place to park. Never stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway except in an emergency. Make sure it's safe and legal before you call.
- By phone from the Highways Agency 24-hour voice activated phone service on 08700 660 115. (Calls from BT residential landlines to 0870 numbers will cost no more than 8p per minute; call charges from other landlines and mobile networks may vary).
4. For more general information about the Highways Agency and its work, visit the Highways Agency website www.highways.gov.uk, or telephone the Highways Agency Information Line on 08457 50 40 30 at any time (Calls to 0845 numbers will cost no more than 4p per minute from BT residential landlines. Call charges from other landlines and mobile networks may vary).
Safety at roadworks
The Highways Agency is working with the industry and road users to reduce the risks of working on the roads. For the safety of road workers and all road users, when you are approaching roadworks:
- Keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety.
- Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching.
- Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks.
- Be alert for works' traffic leaving or entering roadworks.
- Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front.
- Observe all signs - they are there to help you.
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Roger Jones.
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