M25 flooding closes lanes in Hertfordshire amid heavy rain
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:30 · Archive
Heavy rainfall from Storm Austen has closed multiple lanes on the anticlockwise M25 in Hertfordshire, causing significant delays.
Heavy rainfall from Storm Austen is causing flooding on the anticlockwise M25 between junctions 25 at Waltham Cross and junction 24 at Potters Bar in Hertfordshire. Three of the four lanes have been closed, with contractors working on scene to clear the flood water.
National Highways warned of delays exceeding 30 minutes and six miles of congestion affecting traffic approaching the affected section. The Watford Observer reported six miles of congestion earlier this morning.
A yellow weather warning is in place across parts of Hertfordshire as the first storm of the year arrives. Storm Austen is expected to bring wind gusts of up to 55 mph to the county.
Contractors from National Highways are working to clear the flood water to reopen the closed lanes. The exact time for reopening was not provided by any of the outlets.
How it is being reported
- Heavy traffic on Hertfordshire M25 as lanes floodHeavy rainfall from Storm Austen is causing flooding and major disruption on the M25 in Hertfordshire.Herts Advertiser · 23 Oct, 09:19
- Heavy traffic on Hertfordshire M25 as lanes floodHeavy rainfall from Storm Austen is causing flooding and major disruption on the M25 in Hertfordshire.The Comet · 23 Oct, 09:19
- Heavy Hertfordshire M25 traffic as lanes flood - live updatesThere is heavy traffic on the anticlockwise M25 between junctions 24 and 25 at the edge of Hertfordshire amid flooding today.Watford Observer · 23 Oct, 09:12
In this story: M25 · Hertfordshire · Waltham Cross · Potters Bar · National Highways · Storm Austen
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