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Drivers are advised to follow the diversion on road signs.
ByRebecca Perring, Conor Wilson, News Reporter
M25 traffic is building (Image: GETTY )
Motorists travelling home or away for the Easter break face severe delays on the M25 around Kent. Traffic is building anti-clockwise between J4 (Orpington) and the A282 towards Dartford Crossing. Drivers have been warned to expect 90-minute delays.
The traffic hit on the popular stretch of road as thousands look to get away for the Easter weekend.
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Conor Wilson
Traffic occuring during 'worst traffic time'
The heavy delays seen on the M25 have happened at a time which the RAC says is the worst time to travel on Maundy Thursday.
According to the motoring experts, the best time to set off was before 12pm with theworst departure between 2pm and 7pm.
Alice Simpson, RAC Breakdown spokesperson said: “The late bank holiday weekend clashes with the end of the Easter break for many schools – which we think will change the nature of this year’s getaway.
“Although journey numbers are still very high, we’re anticipating more day trips and weekend breaks than people heading off on one and two-week stints, reflected by INRIX’s predictions that the worst delays will be along routes from Gatwick to the rest of the country.
“This could lead to a ‘hat-trick of hold-ups’ on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as drivers visit family and friends.”
(Image: Getty)
Conor Wilson
Traffic improving but still heavy
National Highways is now warning drivers to allow as much as 60 minutes for their journeys, as heavy traffic continues to be seen on the M25 anti-clockwise towards the Darford tunnel.
\u2014 National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) April 17, 2025There are currently 60 minute delays on the #M25 in #Kent anti-clockwise between J3 #M20 J1 / #Swanley towards the #A282 #DartfordCrossing due to high volumes of traffic.
Please allow extra time for your journey, thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/NDWUTneeve
Conor Wilson
Delays of 90 minutes
Drivers are being warend of severe delays on the M25 heading towards the Dartford Tunnel as thousands prepare for an Easter getaway.
National Highways has advised that delays could be as long as 90 minutes.
(Image: Google Maps)
Conor Wilson
Unrelated to earlier broken down lorry
Earlier today, a broken down lorry caused disruption around the dartford tunnel but this has now been cleared.
National Highways confirmed shortly after 2pm that the vehicle had been moved and all lanes reopened.
Conor Wilson
Traffic ahead of the Easter weekend
National Highways has warned users of the M25 to allow for additional time for the journey has thousands of people start their Easter weekend getaways.
\u2014 National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) April 17, 2025There are currently 90 minute delays on the #M25 in #Kent anti-clockwise between J4 #Orpington towards the #A282 #DartfordCrossing due to high volumes of traffic.
Diversion can be found via the attached link: https://t.co/Eh8OtuN8ZQ
Please allow extra time for your journey. pic.twitter.com/hBuUrz6395
Conor Wilson
Diversion now in place
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs:
Exit M25 at J4 and take the 1st exit on to M25 link towards LondonAt Hewitts Roundabout, take the 4th exit on to A224 towards OrpingtonContinue on A224 and at the roundabout with the A20 'Crittal's Corner' take the 3rd exit on to the A20Travel along the A20 and rejoin the M25 at J3
If this closure impacts on your plannedroute,please a
Conor Wilson
Heavy traffic on M25
There are currently delays of 90+ minutes on the M25 in Kent anti-clockwise between J4 (Orpington) and the A282 towards Dartford Crossing due to high volumes of traffic.
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