One lane remains blocked on the clockwise M25 in Surrey after a car broke down, causing significant delays for motorists this morning.
Breakdown at Junction 12
The incident occurred at Junction 12 (M3 J2), where the vehicle has come to a standstill. Highways England confirmed that one lane is closed while recovery teams work at the scene.
Queues are building rapidly in the area, with congestion stretching back to Junction 10 at the Wisley Interchange. Traffic has been released past the scene, but residual delays are expected to continue for some time.
Impact on Motorists
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys or consider alternative routes. The clockwise carriageway remains partially blocked, and while traffic is moving past the incident, the knock-on effect is being felt across the Surrey stretch.
According to traffic monitoring systems, the delays are adding approximately 20 minutes to journey times in the affected area.
Ongoing Recovery
Recovery vehicles are on site, and Highways England is working to clear the lane as quickly as possible. Motorists are urged to approach the area with caution and obey any temporary signage.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops, and drivers are encouraged to check live traffic reports before setting off.
