M25 closures: Fears of gridlock as motorway closed
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This marks the debut of a planned daytime cessation of all lanes on the M25 highway since its inauguration in 1986.
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An area of the M25 located in Surrey has shut down for the whole weekend due to concerns that numerous drivers could become stranded in heavy traffic congestion.
The road section spanning five miles in both directions from junction 10 to 11 has been shut down at 9 PM GMT and will not be opened until 6 AM on Monday.
According to National Highways, around 270,000 motorists travel on the road during a typical weekday.
According to Jonathan Wade, who is the leader of the project, individuals should refrain from using the M25 unless it is truly essential for their travels.
This marks the initial occurrence of a planned cessation of traffic on all sections of the M25 during the daytime since its inception in 1986.
The reason for the closure is to facilitate the dismantling of a bridge and the placement of a new overhead structure as part of the junction 10 upgrade plans, which are slated for completion by the middle of 2025.
According to National Highways, their planning process included modelling which showed that there would be significant delays of up to five hours for vehicles if no action was taken to mitigate the situation. To address this issue, they are encouraging drivers to avoid the area.
According to the agency, the road stretch from junction nine to 11 usually has a flow of 4,000 to 6,000 vehicles per hour in both directions during the weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mr Wade advised motorists to steer clear of the vicinity altogether, revise their schedules, or use the train instead.
He suggested that drivers should not blindly rely on the instructions provided by GPS and instead focus on the road signs in the vicinity.
A number of school athletic events that were supposed to take place in Surrey this weekend have been delayed due to the shutdown.
At the same time, St Peter's Hospital, situated in Chertsey, Surrey, advised visitors to come only if it's essential. Similarly, the Royal Horticultural Society stated that its garden in Wisley aims to stay accessible.
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There will be five closures scheduled between now and September, marking the beginning of the £317 million renovation project.
According to National Highways, individuals who may experience travel disruptions are those who are travelling towards the Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Channel ports, London and its nearby regions for purposes such as attending concerts, sports events and vacations.
According to Tahir Aziz from the Woking Borough Council, this is an unprecedented event for us.
According to Malcolm Cressey from Runnymede Borough Council, he anticipates heavy traffic and congestion in the locality.
The shutdown is going to be the initial of five closures set to happen sometime between now and September. The purpose of this is to carry out an update project that costs £317m.
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