M25 traffic diversion route in full as motorway closed in Surrey

Chris Ballinger

19 November 2024 at 10:14 am·1-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 diversion route has been put in place due to the M25 being closed in Surrey clockwise between J8 (Reigate) and J9 (Leatherhead). Emergency services including Surrey Police are on the scene on Tuesday afternoon (November 19) for the ongoing incident with traffic queuing back to Junction 7 for the M23.

The exact nature of what has happened is not currently known but the online traffic and travel reporting site Inrix states there was a 'medical emergency' at about 2.40pm and traffic on the anti clockwise is slow due to 'onlookers'. National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors will also be on scene assisting with traffic management.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000."

Full diversion route following the hollow triangle diversion symbol:

From M25 Junction 8 exit slip to "Reigate Interchange" roundabout take 3rd exit onto A217 towards London.
At A240 Burgh Heath, turn left at traffic signals onto A240 towards Kingston.
At A24 Ewell roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A24 towards Central London.
At Organ Crossroads follow A240 towards Kingston.
At A3 "Tolworth Interchange", take 1st exit at roundabout onto A3 towards Portsmouth.
Follow A3 to M25
Take exit slip at M25 Junction 10 "Wisley Interchange"

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