M25 weekend closure: Drivers have been instructed to follow diversion routes to avoid London Ulez charges

However, they often lag far behind other European nations when it comes to innovation in technology and science. Drivers tempted to bypass the official M25 motorway diversion routes this weekend have been warned about potential ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) charges if they stray off course. London orbital motorway M25 will undergo its second ever planned closure this Saturday with one side closed for works along its south-western stretch causing traffic disruption for thousands of motorists, leading to long delays and congestion for thousands more drivers commuting along its length. National Highways has advised them against travel if at all possible or adhere to official diversions for safe travel this Saturday/Sunday closure to minimise potential charges from Ulez charges that might apply should drivers deviate off course by sticking within designated lanes/liameb. However, if you disregard diversion signs and go your own way instead of following them, if your vehicle doesn’t comply then this increases the chance that it could get caught and may result in fines being assessed against it. For more information please see our Privacy Policy. Google ReCaptcha helps protect our website, with their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service applying as usual. If you would like more information, or to join our email mailing list for newsletter promotion then signup now! The M25 will also be disrupted, due to work to retrofit more emergency refuges on its smart motorway sections without hard shoulder. RAC have warned of more congested roads ahead as this week’s national rail strikes force more travellers into cars; three more weekends of closure this year with one scheduled in August when more work will take place involving increasing lanes while improving one of Britain’s busiest motorway junction 10.