Drivers have been warned of M25 closures taking place this weekend, which could cause huge delays for motorists.
Junction 10 of the motorway will be closed from 9pm on Friday, March 7, until 6am on Monday, March 10, with diversion routes already being put in place.
The closures will allow National Highways to complete the next phase of work on the junction, which is expected to be completed this year.
The weekend closure will see old bridges demolished and removed, with drivers travelling to London and surrounding areas urged to plan their journeys well in advance and ensure they allow extra time or make alternative travel arrangements.
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Junction 10 and 11 of the M25 will be closed on the weekend
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Jonathan Wade, senior project manager at National Highways, said: "Unfortunately, it’ssimply not possible to carry out this scale of infrastructure improvement, which will benefitmillions of people in the long term, without there being some degree of short-term disruption.
"We have spent months planning these closures, but they will still cause significant congestion and delays, so we are asking road users to allow extra time and use alternative routes where possible. Please follow our official diversion routes and not information from satnavs."
He explained that while the closures will affect drivers day-to-day, the works are still expected to be finished this summer after the completion date for the whole project was moved back to spring 2026.
He stated that road users have been advised that the project aims to have minimal impact and congestion on travellers.
Wade also stated that the extension of the project was due to "periods of extreme weather", which delayed some elements of the work earlier this month.
"We are already seeing some of the benefits of this project, which will help reduce congestion, create a smoother flow of traffic and provide safer journeys for thousands every day," he said.
The Junction 10 improvement scheme will see an increase in the number of lanes to make journeys safer and improve traffic flow.
It will also make it easier and safer to enter and exit the M25, provide safer entry roads for Wisley, Pyrford, Old Byfleet and the RHS Garden Wisley, and will reduce the pollution caused by traffic jams.
Ahead of the closures, drivers have been advised to follow the diversion route, which takes motorists around J10 to J11.
Drivers going clockwise will be diverted from the M25 at junction 10 to join the A3 northbound, before taking the A245 at Painshill. They should then take the A320 to rejoing the motorway at J11.
Motorists travelling anticlockwise will be diverted from the M25 at J11 to join the A320 southbound. From here, they should take the A245 to Painshill before taking the A3 southbound to rejoin the M25 at J10.
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson warned: "Without careful planning, drivers could face some lengthy tailbacks during the eight days of M25 closures that start this weekend. We expect diversion routes, especially along the A3, to become heavily congested.
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The next set of weekend closures will take place between 9pm on Friday, March 21 and 6am on Monday, March 24.
