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Weekly summary of roadworks for M25

Government Communications (NDS)

30 September 2011

M25 Junction 16 to Junction 23 Work to widen the M25 from three lanes to four between junctions 16 and 23 continues this week. Work is underway between junctions 21a for the M1 and 23 for the A1(M). Work is being carried out this week to adjust the road layout through the roadworks. This change will be complete by Friday 7 October, from when there will be no exit from lane 3 on the anti-clockwise carriageway to junction 22, for London Colney. Drivers should remain in lanes 1 and 2 to leave the M25 at this exit. Exit restrictions from the clockwise carriageway will be removed. A 50mph speed restriction is in place operating 24 hours a day. A free recovery service is available. M25 Junction 27 to Junction 30Work to widen the M25 from three lanes to four between junctions 27 and 30 continues this week. Work is underway on the final phase of the widening, between Junctions 29 and 30. Three narrow lanes will be available in each direction between junctions 29 and 30 during busy times, with off-peak lane closures as required, mostly overnight. Traffic will be moved out of contraflow on the clockwise carriage on Sunday 2 October. Traffic will be moved into contraflow on the anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 30 and 29 from Monday 3 October. Drivers seeking to leave the M25 at junction 29 should use lane 1 or lane 2. Drivers in the contraflow will not be able to exit at junction 29. A 50mph speed restriction is in place operating 24 hours a day. A free recovery service is available.M25 Cobham Motorway Service AreaWork to build the slip roads which will serve a new motorway service area near junction 10 continues this week. Traffic on the clockwise carriageway is being diverted onto a 900 metre of temporary carriageway, with anti-clockwise traffic in contra-flow while an underpass is built beneath the motorway. Narrow lanes and a 50mph limit are in place on both sides of the road, enforced by average speed cameras. M1 Deans Brook ViaductPermanent repairs to M1 Deans Brook Viaduct, which was damaged by fire earlier this year, are being carried out this week and are expected to be completed by Christmas. To carry out the work safely and as quickly as possible, one lane in each direction will be closed, with a 50mph speed limit. Overnight, when traffic flows are at their lowest, two lanes each way will be closed. Work continues on the southbound carriageway this week, and will extend to the northbound carriageway early in October. Occasional carriageway closures will also be required, which will be published in this bulletin.The restrictions should be lifted by the end of October, with work then carrying on underneath the motorway. A temporary footpath for local school children has been provided, after the one beneath the viaduct was closed by the blaze. M25 Junction 27The clockwise link road to the M11 in both directions will be closed for eight nights from Thursday 6 October from 10pm to 5.30am for resurfacing works. A diversion route will be fully signposted. M25 Junction 30The anti-clockwise entry slip roads will be closed for five nights from Monday 3 October from 10pm to 5.30am for widening works. On Friday night work will start at 11pm. A diversion route will be fully signposted. M25 Junction 26The clockwise entry and exit slip roads will be closed for three nights from Monday 3 October from 10pm to 5.30am for resurfacing works. A diversion route will be fully signposted. M25 Junction 22 The anti-clockwise entry and exit slip road will be closed for four nights from Monday 3 October from 10pm to 5.30am for construction works. A diversion route will be fully signposted.M25 Junction 23The anti-clockwise entry slip road will be closed for four nights from Monday 3 October from 10pm to 5.30am for construction works. A diversion route will be fully signposted.M25 Junction 3The anti-clockwise entry and exit slip roads will be closed for four nights from Monday 3 October from 10pm to 5.30am for resurfacing works. A diversion route will be fully signposted.M25 Junction 6The clockwise carriageway will be closed between the entry and exit slip roads for two nights from Tuesday 4 October from 10pm to 5am for resurfacing works. A diversion route will be fully signposted taking road users off the carriageway via junction 6 exit slip and back onto the carriageway via junction 6 entry slip.M25 Junction 11 The clockwise carriageway will be closed for 18 nights from Monday 3 October from 10pm to 5.30am for resurfacing works. On Friday nights work will start at 11pm. A diversion route will be fully signposted directing road users across the junction interchange. M25 Junction 25The clockwise entry slip road will be closed overnight on Saturday 8 October from 10pm to 5am for tunnel maintenance. A diversion route will be fully signposted. M25 Junction 31 The clockwise entry slip road will be closed overnight on Saturday 8 October from 10pm to 5am for maintenance work. A diversion route will be fully signposted. A282 (M25) Dartford – Thurrock Crossing Date Time Closure detail03/10/11 – 06/10/11 8.30pm to 5.30am Northbound West Tunnel06/10/11 – 07/10/11 10pm to 5.30am Northbound West Tunnel07/10/11 – 08/10/11 11pm to 5.30am Northbound East Tunnel09/10/11 – 10/10/11 8.30pm to 5.30am Northbound West TunnelQueen Elizabeth II BridgeThe QEII Bridge will be closed overnight on Saturday 8 October between 8.30pm and 5.30am for bridge maintenance work. Southbound (clockwise) traffic will be diverted via the east tunnel and northbound traffic will be restricted to the west tunnel. Slight delays are expected.A13 Junction with A1306The eastbound entry slip from the A1306 will be closed overnight on Tuesday 4 October from 10pm until 5am for litter clearance. A diversion route will be fully signposted.A13 Junction with M25The eastbound exit slip road to the M25 junction 30 roundabout will be closed for two nights from Tuesday 4 October from 10pm until 5am for carriageway sweeping. A diversion route will be fully signposted.A13 Junction with M25The eastbound entry slip road from the A13 to the M25 junction 30 roundabout will be closed for two nights from Tuesday 4 October from 10pm until 5am for litter clearance. A diversion route will be fully signposted. A13 Junction with M25The westbound exit slip road from the A13 to the M25 junction 30 roundabout will be closed overnight on Friday 7 October from 11pm until 5am for litter clearance. A diversion route will be fully signposted. A13 Junction with A1306The westbound exit slip road from the A13 to the A1306 will be closed overnight on Thursday 6 October from 10pm until 5am for litter clearance. A diversion route will be fully signposted. A1(M) Junction 3 to 4The A1(M) between junction 3 and 4 in both directions, including the northbound entry slip road at junction 3 and southbound entry slip road at junction 4, will be closed overnight on Saturday 8 October from 10pm until 5am for tunnel maintenance. A diversion route will be fully signposted taking traffic onto the A1001.A2 Dartford HeathThe eastbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight on Friday 7 October from 11pm until 5.30am for litter clearance. A diversion route will be fully signposted.A405The westbound carriageway between the M25 junction 21a and M1 junction 6 will be closed for two nights from Tuesday 4 October from 10pm to 5.30am. A fully signed diversion route will direct traffic via the A414, and the M1.There will also be some restrictions on local roads Mount Pleasant Lane, Chequers Lane and High Elms Lane at their junctions with the A405 while work is carried out, with a diversion route signposted for road users to follow local roads.A405 Waterdale Gyratory The eastbound right turn lane towards Bricket Wood via Mount Pleasant lane will be closed for ten nights from Monday 3 October from 10pm to 5.30am for resurfacing works. On Friday night work will start at 11pm. A diversion route will be fully signposted. M11 Junction 6The northbound link road to the anti-clockwise M25 will be closed overnight on Friday 7 October from 11pm until 5am for maintenance work. A diversion route will be fully signposted.M1 Junction 6 The southbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed for two nights from Monday 3 October from 10pm until 5.30am for resurfacing work. A diversion route will be fully signposted.M1 Junction 6 The northbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed for seven nights from Wednesday 5 October from 10pm until 5.30am for resurfacing work. On Friday night work will start at 11pm. A diversion route will be fully signposted.M23 Junction 8 The southbound link road to the clockwise M25 will be closed overnight on Monday 3 October from 10pm until 5am for drainage work. A diversion route will be fully signposted.M4 Junction 4b The westbound link road to the M25 both directions will be closed overnight on Tuesday 4 October from 10pm until 5am for maintenance work. A diversion route will be fully signposted.M4 Junction 4 The westbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight on Monday 3 October from 10pm until 5am for litter clearance. A diversion route will be fully signposted.