Drivers urged to stick to M25 diversion routes
Highways bosses say some are still ignoring advice.
Last updated 14th May 2024
According to National Highways bosses “Good progress” has been made on the first full day of the M25's weekend closure.
Its strongly advised that drivers stick to the official diversions to avoid long delays.
On Saturday, National Highways said they had seen an increasing number of motorists choosing to ignore the diversion route, starting at junction 8, and instead continuing the motorway to the next junction.
Simon Elliott, National Highways senior project manager reinforced that it was:
"Important that drivers follow the diversion route in place".
The highways authority said anyone who ignores official diversion signs to find shorter alternative routes will be liable for the £12.50 daily Ulez fee if their vehicle does not meet minimum emissions standards.
Failure to pay the charge when required can result in a £180 fine, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days.
The M25 has been closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey from 9pm on Friday while concrete beams for a new bridge are installed. It will reopen at 6am on Monday.
Diversion routes take cars on a 19-mile journey on A roads, crossing from Surrey into London's Ulez area, though National Highways has assured drivers "no enforcement action will be taken".