Drivers heading to Heathrow Airport this morning are facing significant disruption after a crash shut a key section of the M25. The incident has prompted urgent warnings from National Highways and is causing delays for airport traffic.
Crash Closes Key Heathrow Junction
The clockwise exit slip road at Junction 14 of the M25, which serves Heathrow's Terminals 4 and 5, is currently closed. Emergency services, including National Highways officers, are at the scene dealing with the collision. The authority has confirmed it is working to remove the vehicles involved, but it remains unclear at this stage if anyone has been injured.
Official Diversion and Travel Advice
To avoid the closure and ongoing delays, motorists are being advised to follow a signed diversion. Drivers should continue clockwise on the M25 past the closed junction towards Junction 15, where they can join the M4 to access the airport. This route is expected to add time to journeys but is the recommended way to circumvent the incident site.
According to Traffic England's latest update, the motorway is expected to clear and reopen between 8:30am and 8:45am on Tuesday, December 23. Normal traffic conditions are anticipated to resume shortly afterwards, provided the recovery operation proceeds as planned.
Impact on Morning Airport Travel
The crash has occurred during a busy pre-Christmas travel period, likely affecting passengers making their way to catch flights. The closure directly impacts the most direct route for those travelling to two of Heathrow's major terminals. National Highways issued its warning to motorists early in the morning to minimise the knock-on effect of congestion.
Travel experts advise allowing extra time for journeys to Heathrow and checking live traffic updates before setting out. This incident serves as a reminder of how quickly congestion can build on the UK's busiest orbital motorway, especially near major transport hubs.
