M25 closures

M25 Mayhem: Why You Should Seriously Rethink Your Road Trip Plans!

Brace yourselves, drivers! The M25 and M1 are closing down, causing potential 30-minute delays. Here’s everything you need to know and why you should avoid these routes!

Attention all drivers: if you’re planning to hit the road this coming weekend, you might want to consider an alternate route because the M1 and M25 are up for some unscheduled maintenance! Starting Sunday night, October 27, the M1 will close northbound between junctions 4 and 5 at 10:30 PM, and the whole closure could lead to some serious gridlock. We’re talking about potential delays of 30 minutes, if not longer!

The closures are necessary for vital carriageway repairs, so it’s a 'no pain, no gain' scenario. Thankfully, diversion routes will be in place, but let's be honest, nobody enjoys following detour signs that lead you to the other side of the earth—or what feels like it! So make sure to plan your journey ahead, maybe pack some snacks, and consider yourself warned!

But wait, there’s more! While key routes are temporarily out of commission, this could mean less traffic congestion for those lucky enough to navigate the back roads, at least until everyone figures out where the detours take them! Picture it: a clandestine highway adventure where the backroads are your new best friend. Can you hear your GPS desperately trying to reroute while you sip your coffee peacefully?

In the world of highways, closures can be both a nuisance and a blessing in disguise. Did you know that the M25, often dubbed ‘the world’s longest car park’, can reach congestion levels that rival rush hour in Tokyo? Meanwhile, the M1 is the oldest motorway in the UK, opening its doors to drivers all the way back in 1959. So, while you might be stuck in traffic, appreciate these little nuggets of road trivia! Who knew detours could be entertaining?