Daily transport briefing

Published: 09 April 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A11 Southbound - A11 southbound exit for A1301 | Southbound | Resurfacing Location : The A11 southbound exit slip to the A1301 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 23:59 on 8 April 2025 to 06:01 on 9 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.97 miles of Duxford.

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound between A191 and A69 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A1 northbound between the A694 and the junction with the A69 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.32 miles of Gateshead.

A1 Southbound - A1 southbound between A191 and A694/A69 | Southbound | Accident Location : The A1 southbound between the A69 and the junction with the A694 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 9 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.07 miles of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

M25 Southbound - M25 clockwise between J8 and J9 | Clockwise | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J8 and J9 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.8 miles of Reigate.

M25 Northbound - M25 anti-clockwise between J9 and J8 | Anti-Clockwise | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J9 and J8 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 9 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.51 miles of Ashtead.

M25 Eastbound - M25 J9 anti-clockwise access | Anti-Clockwise | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 9 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 9 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.64 miles of Ashtead.

M25 Southbound - M25 J8 clockwise access | Clockwise | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J8 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 9 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 9 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.86 miles of Reigate.

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