Major Motorway Traffic Chaos on the M25
One lane remains closed on the M25 clockwise near Chertsey following a crash involving five cars and one van. Traffic is gradually easing, but drivers still face significant delays on the affected route.
Earlier, an accident between J9 (A243 Leatherhead) and J11 (A320 St Peters Way, Chertsey) caused all lanes to close temporarily before reopening, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix.
Current Traffic Conditions
- Hour-long queues persist on the M25 clockwise near Chertsey.
- A previous closure between J10 (Guildford) and J11 (Woking) led to heavy congestion despite lanes reopening.
- National Highways reports delays of at least 75 minutes above normal travel times on approach.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Traffic Update from Inrix
"Long delays and one lane closed due to accident, five cars and a van involved on M25 clockwise before J11 A320 St Peters Way (Chertsey). Congestion to J8 (Reigate), and there was a quick hold at J10 (Wisley) for a broken down car."
Summary
A multiple-vehicle collision on the M25 near Chertsey has caused significant traffic disruption, leading to lane closures and extended travel times for drivers.
Author's summary: A six-vehicle crash on the M25 near Chertsey has caused major traffic delays, with lane closures and queues lasting over an hour, impacting drivers significantly.