National Highways has delivered a set of improvements to the M25 and A3 as part of a flagship project to reduce congestion, improve safety, and boost economic growth.
Engineers have widened the roundabout at Junction 10 in Surrey to increase capacity for traffic coming onto and off the M25 and introduced a fourth lane on the A3 between J10 and the adjacent junctions at Painshill and Ockham Park.
The scheme has also delivered the UK’s first heathland green bridge, which connects Ockham and Wisley Commons on either side of the A3, providing a safe and natural corridor for wildlife.
Junction 10 sits between Heathrow and Gatwick, and this stretch of the M25 is a crucial strategic route for holidaymakers and businesses alike – with thousands of drivers travelling to and from the airports every day.
With schools now broken up for the holidays, this will be the first summer that families can take advantage of the full range of improvements since both sets of carriageways were restored to 70mph late last year.
Nicola Bell, National Highways Chief Delivery Officer, said:
“The M25 is the heartbeat of the UK economy and offers a gateway to connect millions to airports, domestic holiday destinations and world-class entertainment this summer.
“Our Junction 10 upgrade has been a unique feat of engineering and involved us successfully managing a series of unprecedented full weekend closures of the M25.
“These improvements have helped support thousands of new homes and local jobs and allow us to provide safer, smoother journeys for all on these crucial routes.”
David Boot, Director of External Affairs for the Road Haulage Association, said:
“The completion of the M25 Junction 10 improvement scheme is positive news for our sector and the millions of businesses and households we serve.
“We welcome road projects that will provide smoother, more efficient journeys across the supply chain. This is a nationally strategic stretch of road which acts as a key route for hauliers and coach operators from Kent ports to much of the rest of the country.
“With over 80% of Britain’s goods moved by road, a safe, resilient and fit for purpose network is essential to our industry and to wider economic growth. We look forward to seeing further investment of this kind.”
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