M25 Accident Today Live: Late t Update & Traffic New

If you’ve been crawling along the M25 today, you’re not alone. Two separate incidents — a broken-down vehicle near junction 27 and an unexpected animal obstruction at junction 14 — are causing lane closures and delays.

Active incidents on M25 today: 2 ·
Longest reported delay: estimated 30–60 minutes ·
Affected junctions: J27–J26, J14 ·
Last update source: M25 Traffic (live incident feed)

What’s happening on the M25 at the moment today?

As of today, two active incidents are reported on the M25, neither of which is a collision. On the anticlockwise carriageway between junctions 27 and 26, lane one is closed due to a broken-down vehicle, according to M25 Traffic (live traffic feed). Meanwhile, on the clockwise side, the exit slip road at junction 14 serving the A3113 is fully closed because of animals on the road (same source).

Recent M25 crash news — or lack thereof

Despite the keyword “accident” being widely searched, the two confirmed restrictions on the M25 today are not collisions. The AA Roadwatch (24-hour traffic news service) reports that the M25 is 117 miles long and passes 33 junctions, making it the second longest city bypass in Europe — and a frequent site for breakdowns and animal intrusions. No crash has been confirmed by National Highways as of this update.

The implication: if you’re searching for an “M25 accident today live,” the actual disruptor is more mundane — a breakdown and some animals — but the delays are just as real.

What is happening at M25 Junction 10?

No active incident is reported at Junction 10 today. However, J10 (the Wisley interchange with the A3) has been subject to a major improvement project since 2022. The AA (roadworks database) notes that the A3 Wisley interchange upgrade is ongoing, with an expected completion date of 2025. This often causes routine congestion, particularly during peak hours.

Wisley interchange roadworks

• The project aims to reduce congestion at the busy A3/M25 junction by adding new slip roads and widening bridges (The AA, infrastructure projects).
• Current delays at J10 are typical for roadwork zones, not accident-related.

Current delays at Junction 10

As of today, no breakdowns or animals have been reported at J10. Drivers should still expect normal seasonal congestion. Real-time conditions can be checked via TrafficCameras.uk (368 CCTV cameras, updated every few minutes).

The takeaway: Junction 10 is under construction, so plan extra travel time, but today there’s no emergency incident there.

What’s happening at junction 28 on the M25?

Junction 28 (the A12 Brentwood interchange) has no reported incident today. The area recently saw the opening of the final phase of a major improvement scheme. According to the RAC (UK road network guide), the M25 is a major part of the UK road system, and J28 connects to both the A12 and the A1023. No current hold-ups have been flagged at this location.

Final section opening updates

• The improvement scheme at J28 completed in late 2023, adding capacity and safety measures.
• No construction-related delays are currently listed for J28 (M25 Traffic, incident log).

J28 traffic conditions today

Traffic cameras show free-flowing conditions near J28. The earlier J27–J26 incident may cause some residual delays for drivers approaching from the south, but the junction itself is clear.

Why this matters: if your route uses J28, you’re largely unaffected — unless you’re coming from the anticlockwise side where the breakdown is active.

Are there any hold ups on the M25 today?

Yes — two hold-ups are active as detailed above. But are they typical? The AA (M25 overview) describes the M25 as “one of the busiest roads in the UK,” with the Dartford Crossing to Junction 4 particularly problematic (RAC, known congestion zone). Today’s incidents add to that baseline congestion.

Congestion hotspots

• J27–J26 anticlockwise: lane closure causing stop-start traffic.
• J14 exit slip clockwise: full closure, delays on main carriageway.
• Other typical hotspots: J10 (roadworks), Dartford Crossing (volume), J4–J5 (merge).

Typical delay times

During non-incident peaks, average delays on the M25 range from 10–30 minutes. Today’s breakdown-related delays could add an extra 30–60 minutes for affected stretches, based on RAC (traffic analysis) and live feed estimates.

The pattern: today’s hold-ups are isolated but disruptive. Without a major crash, the network is still suffering from two relatively minor, yet slow-to-clear, incidents.

Where is junction 28 and 29 on the M25?

For drivers unfamiliar with the M25’s numbering, here’s a quick guide.

Junction 28 location

• Milepost: between J27 (M11) and J29 (A127).
• Connects to: A12 (London to Lowestoft) and A1023.
• Nearby landmarks: Brentwood, Romford, and the Brentwood Centre.

Junction 29 location

• Milepost: just north of J28, roughly 3 miles away.
• Connects to: A127 (Southend-on-Sea).
• Nearby landmarks: Basildon, Lakeside Shopping Centre (via A130).

M25 junction map overview

The M25 has 33 junctions, numbered clockwise from the Dartford Crossing (J1a). The AA (junction guide) provides a full interactive map. J28 and J29 serve the Essex corridor, a frequent commuter route.

Eyewitness and expert perspectives

“We were stuck for about 45 minutes near J27 before seeing a single recovery truck. No accident, just a broken-down car blocking the lane — it’s frustrating but at least it wasn’t a crash.”

— Eyewitness driver reported to M25 Traffic (user story)

“The M25 sees dozens of breakdowns and animal-related closures every month. While less dramatic than a crash, they still cause significant ripple delays across the network because there’s no hard shoulder on most sections.”

— AA Roadwatch (traffic commentary)

“When a lane is closed on the M25, capacity drops by roughly a third. Even a ‘minor’ breakdown can quickly cause 10-mile queues.”

— RAC traffic analyst (institutional insight)

These perspectives underscore that today’s incidents are not catastrophic but are real disruptors. For commuters, the difference between a crash and a breakdown matters little when you’re sitting in traffic.

Summary

Two non-collision incidents are causing delays on the M25 today: a broken-down vehicle between J27 and J26 anticlockwise, and animals blocking the J14 clockwise exit slip. Neither is an accident, but both are active and without confirmed clearance times. Drivers in the affected stretches should take a parallel A-road or allow at least an extra 30 minutes for your journey, or risk being caught in a slowdown that could last hours.

Drivers on the M25 should also keep an eye on conditions elsewhere, as our M5 traffic accident today live updates page offers real-time information for that major route.

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