ROAD users face chaos after a lorry hit the central reservation on a segment of the M25.
Surrey Police confirmed the carriageway between junction 10 (A3) and junction 8 (Reigate) was closed after the accident last night.
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The lorry hit the central reservation just before 23:50 last night before coming to rest sideways across the carriageway.
An air ambulance was in attendance but there were no injuries reported at the scene.
A diversion route has now been put in place and drivers have been recommended to plan ahead.
Main alternative routes include travelling onto the A240 and the A217.
National Highways posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Traffic has been STOPPED on the #M25 anti-clockwise between J9 (#Leatherhead) and J8 (#Reigate) due to collision.
“We will keep you updated.“
The latest update has revealed that recovery is now complete and the road surface is being assessed by specialist engineers.
Diversion Route
Drivers have been advised to follow the diversion signified by the hollow square symbol.
Exit the M25 anti-clockwise at J10
Join the A3 northbound towards London
At Tolworth, exit the A3 and join A240 Tolworth Interchange
Take the 3rd exit at the roundabout and join the A240 towards Reigate
Continue onto the A24 at Organ Junction
At the A24 Ewell bypass roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A240 towards Reigate
At A240/A217 Burgh Heath junction, turn right at the traffic signals onto the A127 towards Reigate
Follow the A217 towards the M25
Re-join the M25 anti-clockwise at Reigate Hill Interchange
Source: National Highways
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