M25, A282, A13 and A1089, Thurrock and Kent - Temporary Road Closures due to Maintenance and Renewal Works

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M25 MOTORWAY AND A282, A13 AND A1089 TRUNK ROADS
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notice is hereby given that National Highways intends to make Orders on the M25 Motorway and A282, A13 and A1089 Trunk Roads in the County of Kent and the Unitary Authority of Thurrock, under Sections 14(1)(a), 14(1)(c), and 14(7) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on, or in the vicinity of, the road.

The effect of the Orders in this area would be, in phases, to:–

1. authorise the overnight closure of –

(a) (sections of) both carriageways of the M25 and A282 between Junction 29 (A127) and Junction 2 (A2);

(b) (sections of) both carriageways of the A13 between Wennington Interchange (A1306) and Baker Street Interchange (A1089);

(c) (sections of) both carriageways of the A1089 between Baker Street Interchange (A13) and the road leading to and from Tilbury Docks;

(d) any slip and link road leading to and from the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a),(b) and (c) above, including the distributor roads between M25 Junctions 30 and 31;

(e) the entire circulatory systems at A13 Lakeside Junction (A126), and A1089 Asda roundabout; and

(f) the hard shoulder adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and slip and link roads in 1. (a) above.

2. authorise the overnight use of the hard shoulder adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and slip and link roads described in 1. above.

3. permit HGVs in the outside lane of the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above, during inside-lane closures.

These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake maintenance and renewal work of a cyclical nature, and M25, A13, A282 and A1089 project works.

The duration and scope of each closure or provision above would vary depending on the nature of the maintenance work being undertaken on each occasion. The programme of works would start on or after 2nd January 2026.

There is a process which would extend the below hours on the M25 and A282 to between 19:00 and 06:00 (maximum period) on any day, subject to traffic counts and the standard local authority permissions.

The overnight closures would otherwise be in operation between:

Monday – Thursdays - 22:00 – 05:30
Fridays - 23:00 – 06:00
Saturdays - 22:00 – 06:00
Sundays - 22:30 – 05:30

Planned maintenance work would be scheduled to avoid disruption during known peak periods, although essential maintenance may be necessary during these periods to prevent the need for emergency works. Please see National Highways website for specific details on any upcoming closures.

The Order would come into force on 2nd January 2026 and remain in force until 24th December 2026.

Traffic affected by the closures would be diverted via other junctions of the M25, A13, A282 and the A1089, or by using the A2, A13, A102, A282, A1012, A1013, A1306, Lodge Lane, Old Dock Approach Road and Wood View. The diversion in operation would vary according to the closure in force, and the roads listed above are the agreed routes, but these may change depending on local conditions.

The temporary closures, hard shoulder and HGV outside lane running and diversion routes would be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.

I Rosendaal, an Official of National Highways Ltd. Ref: NH/SE/2026/M25/RNO, AREA5TRUNK/RNO
National Highways, (Company No 9346363).
Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ. A company registered in England and Wales.

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