M25 traffic LIVE: Commuters face rush-hour chaos as motorway CLOSED after fire

NewsUK NewsMotorwaysLIVEUpdated 8 mins agoM25 traffic LIVE: Commuters face rush-hour chaos as motorway CLOSED after firePart of the M25 is shut clockwise between junction 20 for Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and junction 21 — the M1 link — for emergency resurfacing following an earlier HGV fireTraffic is seen being diverted off the M25 at junction 20NewsOlivia Beeson and Bradley Jolly Overnight News EditorMotorists face rush-hour chaos as part of the M25 is shut clockwise after a lorry fire.Authorities are carrying out emergency resurfacing following the blaze, which happened near junction 21 — the M1 link — and damaged the asphalt. It means the stretch of motorway between junction 20, for Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and junction 21, is closed completely in the clockwise direction.It won't open until later today, and until then drivers must leave at junction 21 and use the diversion through parts of Watford, Hertfordshire, and onto the A405 to rejoin the M25 at junction 21A for St Albans.For updates on the M25 closure, follow this live blog below...‌ New UpdatesKey EventsM25 diversion in fullView PostPart of M25 clockwise is closed in HertfordshireView PostToday05:28 BSTThree miles of congestion on approachAccording to National Highways there are currently three miles of congestion on approach to the closure, causing 20 minute delays.A spokesperson said: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time."Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."Olivia BeesonToday05:15 BSTM25 diversion in fullThe Highways Agency has shared details of the diversion:Road users are advised to follow the hollow triangle on road signs:Leave the M25 at J20 and at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A21 towards London.Follow the A41 to the A41/A405 Leavesden Green junction and take the exit slip onto the A405.Continue on the A405 back to the M25 J21A and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit back onto the M2...