Drivers on the M25 faced severe delays this morning after a crash near Romford, with queues stretching for around seven miles.
Delays on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction 28 and junction 27 were around 70 minutes, and lanes were closed following the crash.
The crash was reported this morning, and traffic built up quickly on the approach to the junction. Drivers were urged to allow extra time and to consider alternative routes where possible.
Junction 28, at the Brook Street interchange near Brentwood, is one of the busiest sections of the M25, carrying traffic between the A12 and the A127 as well as long-distance traffic around London. Even a short closure there can cause queues to build rapidly in both directions.
The anticlockwise carriageway runs from the Dartford Crossing towards Heathrow, and the stretch between junctions 28 and 27 passes Romford and Harold Wood. Delays of 70 minutes mean some journeys through the area could take more than double their usual time.
Drivers already on the motorway faced slow-moving traffic and lane closures, while those yet to set off were advised to check live traffic updates before travelling. National Highways provides live updates on closures and delays across the motorway network. The M25 is also facing a series of planned closures this weekend, with 19 restrictions announced from Friday to Monday.
The live blog below has now closed. All lanes have reopened.
Updated: 13 November at 11.45am — All lanes have reopened.
