M25 traffic, closures and diversion route live updates sent out on WhatsApp

Alya Zayed
·2-min read
A Friday rush-hour traffic jam is pictured on the M25 London orbital motorway, anti-clockwise lanes near Heathrow Airport, west of London on July 21, 2023
-Credit: (Image: Getty)


A police incident on the M25 in Surrey has caused long tailbacks and road closures today (Tuesday, November 19). For those stuck in traffic or just setting off trying to avoid the delays, you can get live traffic updates sent directly to you.

To avoid closures in future and receive live updates on the current incident, sign up for traffic updates from MyLondon here.

To get updates, you need to already have WhatsApp. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send you messages except the MyLondon team. Click here to sign up. We will send updates on the M25, A-roads and other major streets throughout London.

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Who can see that I've signed up?

No one will be able to see who is signed up except the MyLondon team.

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A Friday rush-hour traffic jam is pictured on the M25 London orbital motorway, anti-clockwise lanes near Heathrow Airport, west of London on July 21, 2023
No one will be able to see who is signed up except the MyLondon team -Credit:Getty

What sort of messages will I get?

You will get sent live updates about major issues on London's roads - from the M25 and busy A-roads to major high streets.

We will also send details of diversion routes if needed.

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