Two Lorry Fires Close Chunk of M25 Causing Major Rush Hour Delays
Two Lorry Fires Close M25 Section, Cause Rush Hour Delays

Drivers are facing delays on the M25 motorway this morning due to a massive lorry fire between junctions 26 and 27 in Epping. A spokesperson for National Highways stated: 'The M25 has been blocked both ways between J27 (Epping) and J26 (Waltham Abbey) because of a lorry fire. Updates to follow.'

Traffic is currently closed anti-clockwise between J28 and J27 in Essex due to another fire. Essex Police are on the scene alongside National Highways Management to help ease traffic this morning. Drivers are experiencing approximately ten minutes of delays, with about one mile of congestion on the road.

How to Avoid the Traffic

For those looking to divert around the closures, the following route is recommended:

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  • At J28: Exit the M25 onto the A12 eastbound.
  • Continue along the A12 eastbound towards J15.
  • Exit the A12 at J15 onto the A414 northbound towards Chelmsford.
  • At the Widford roundabout, take the first exit and continue on the A414 westbound.
  • Continue along the A414 westbound to J7 of the M11.
  • Take the first exit onto the M11 southbound at J7.
  • Exit the M11 onto the A406 westbound and continue for approximately 6 miles to the junction with the A10.
  • Take the A10 northbound to rejoin the M25 at J25.

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