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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M26:

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M26 INFORMATION

Motorway Information

Motorway: M26
Description: A short link between the M25 at Sevenoaks and the M20 before Maidstone.
Counties: Kent
Length: Major junctions
Existed Since: Chevening
Completed: M25 motorway Junction 5 M20 motorway Junction 3

Nearby Roads

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Traffic A13 East

Resurfacing

The A13 eastbound exit slip to the A1089 will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, between 10 pm and 5:30 am, from 28 May 2013 to 30 May 2013.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:02

Traffic A13

A21 North

Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

On the A21 northbound between the junctions with the A262 and the A228, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:00 am.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:04

Traffic A21

Traffic A21 South

Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

On the A21 southbound between the junctions with the A228 and the A262, there are currently delays of 15 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 am.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:04

Traffic A21

Angel Road (North Circular Road) Traffic All Directions

Accident

Angel Road (North Circular Road) (All Directions) at the junction of the Cooks Ferry Flyover - The A406 has been fully reopened eastbound with one lane reopened in the westbound carriageway. All lanes open with traffic flowing well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic Argyle Street All Directions

Other Unplanned

Euston Road (Westbound) at the junction of Argyle Street - Lane one closed overnight to facilitate subway works.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic Battersea Bridge Road All Directions

Emergency

Battersea Park Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Battersea Bridge Road - Lane one is closed due to an emergency gas leak Traffic flows are normal for the time of day.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Traffic Blackfriars Underpass West Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Blackfriars Underpass (Westbound) - broken down vehicle removed. Vehicle removed. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Blackwall Tunnel (South Bore) Traffic South Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound Bore) (Southbound): the broken down motorcycle in the tunnel has been removed. All congestion resulting from this broken down vehicle has cleared (although tailback remain at the present time - see separate entry).

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Traffic Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach All Directions

Congestion

Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach (Southbound) at the junction of East India Dock Road - Congestion due cleared. A12 Southbound traffic flows have returned to normal for the time of day.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Traffic Bread Street All Directions

Sports Event

Ludgate Circus (All Directions) - there is a early morning ceremonial rehearsal taking place involving full road closures from The Aldwych to Mansion House. All closures have now been lifted, residual delays are clearing from High Holborn area.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Burlington Road Roundabout All Directions

Other Unplanned

Burlington Road between High Street and Malden Way (Kingston By Pass) - road is closed due to a fire. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Campden Hill Road All Directions

Accident

Notting Hill Gate (Westbound) at the junction of Campden Hill Road. Road closure following a collision. Notting Hill Gate westbound has reopened following the earlier road trafic collision. Traffic is flowing well in the area.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic Clapton Common All Directions

Congestion

Stamford Hill (All Directions) at the junction of Clapton Common - The traffic signals at this junction are out of order. Trafic is back to normal

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Cock Lane Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Giltspur Street (All Directions) closed to facilitate an event. No restrictions in place.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Crestfield Street All Directions

Other Unplanned

Euston Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Crestfield Street - Lane one closed overnight outside Kings Cross station to facilitate pavement works.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic Crown Lane All Directions

Accident

Bromley Common (Southbound) at the junction of Crown Lane - There is a collision at this location. The southbound carriageway is blocked due a collision. Police are directing traffic. Expect delays

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic Edgware Road All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Praed Street (northbound) at the junction of Edgware Road - A broken down van is blocking the middle lane. Vehicle has been recovered.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Factory Road Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Albert Road junction with Saville Road (All Directions): There is a reported building fire at this location. All restrictions have now been lifted. There are no reports of congestion in the area.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Traffic Fairmead All Directions

Emergency

Tolworth Rise North (Northbound) - Lane restriction on on-slip to northbound A3 at the junction of Fairmead due to emergency gas works. Restrictions have been removed. All lanes open.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Fairoak Lane Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Leatherhead Road (Northbound). Traffic is moving well. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Gliddon Road All Directions

Accident

Talgarth Road (Westbound) between Gliddon Road North End Road - Lane one is blocked following a collision. Traffic is slow moving on approach, expect delays.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Goldhurst Terrace Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Finchley Road junction with Goldhurst Terrace (All Directions). The Traffic lights at this junction are now working. The Traffic lights at this junction are now working.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Greenwich South Street Traffic All Directions

Accident

Greenwich High Road (Westbound) at the junction of Greenwich South Street - now clear. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Grove End Road Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Wellington Road (Northbound) at the junction of Grove End Road - The traffic signals have been damaged. Police are partially blocking the junction for safety reasons. No restrictions in place.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Harrington Square All Directions

Other Unplanned

Hampstead Road junction with Harrington Square (Southbound): There is a low defective road sign at this location. The sign has now been made safe.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Heathcroft Gardens All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Southend Road (North Circular Road) at the junction of Wadham Road - All lanes are now open. All lanes are now open. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Traffic Jardine Road All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Rotherhithe Tunnel (Northbound) there is a broken down vehicle paritally blocking the road. Approach with care. The tunnel has been opened in both directions. Traffic is light and flowing well in the area.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Johnson Road All Directions

Accident

Bromley Common (Southbound) at the junction of Johnson Road - Road now reopened. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Kennington Oval Traffic All Directions

Accident

Harleyford Road junction with Kennington Oval (Northbound) There is a collision at this location. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Larkbere Road Traffic All Directions

Accident

Sydenham Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Larkbere Road - Reports of an accident at this location. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Leathwell Road Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Thurston Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Leathwell Road - The road will be closed overnight to facilitate bridge maintenance works.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Limehouse Link Traffic All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Limehouse Link Tunnel (Westbound) Lane one is blocked by a broken down vehicle. The vehicle has now been removed - all lanes are open.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Limehouse Link Tunnel East Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Limehouse Link Tunnel (Eastbound) - lane one blocked due to broken down car. Vehicle has now been recovered. All lanes now reopen. Traffic flowing well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic Lingham Street All Directions

Accident

Clapham Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Lingham Street- there is a collision at this location. Road reopened - accident cleared

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Long Road Traffic All Directions

Accident

Clapham Common North Side (Eastbound) at the junction of Long Road . Road reopened and traffic is moving well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

M2 East J3

Other Unplanned

The M2 eastbound entry slip at junction J3 (Maidstone) is closed , due to an incident. Road expected to re-open from 1:00 am.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:04

Traffic M2

M25 South J29-J30

No Delay

On the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions J30 (Dagenham) and J29 (Romford), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing one lane, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 21 May 2013 to 23 May 2013.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic M25

Traffic M25 South J8

Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

On the M25 clockwise at junction J8 (Reigate), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to barrier repairs closing three lanes, from 10 pm on 21 May 2013 to 5 am on 22 May 2013.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic M25

Macbean Street All Directions

Other Unplanned

Beresford Street (Both Directions) at the junction of Macbean Street - One lane closed to facilitate the creation of a new road junction for a hotel complex. Lane one (of two) closure in place. Traffic is moving well on approach.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Maplestead Road Traffic All Directions

Accident

A13 Ripple Road (Eastbound) just after the entry slip from Lodge Avenue - All lanes reopened following a collision. Traffic flows are normal for the time of day.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Marylebone Flyover All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Marylebone Road (Eastbound) lane one closed due to a broken down van. Vehicle has been recovered.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Traffic Nine Elms Lane East Bound

Other Unplanned

Nine Elms Lane (Eastbound) at the junction of St George's Wharf - Lane one closed to facilitate the removal of hoarding.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Palace Street Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Buckingham Palace Road (All Directions) at the junction of Buckingham Gate - Temporary traffic signals in operation to facilitate road works. The temporary traffic lights have been removed and traffic flows have returned to normal.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Park Crescent All Directions

Congestion

Marylebone Road (All Directions) at the junction of Park Crescent the traffic signals are not working correctly. Traffic is flowing normally for the time of day.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Traffic Park Row All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Trafalgar Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Park Row - Lane blocked due to a broken down tanker The broken down has now been removed and all lanes are open. Traffic is flowing well

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Peninsular Park Road All Directions

Other Unplanned

Bugsby's Way (Both Directions) at the junction of Peninsular Park Road - lane closure to enable Network Rail to carry out bridge repainting programme.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Piccadilly Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Park Lane (Southbound) at the junction of Hyde Park Corner - Congestion on approach. Congestion has cleared.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Prince Of Wales Road Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Shooters Hill Road (All Directions) The traffic lights at the junction are now working. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Purley Downs Road Traffic All Directions

Accident

Sanderstead Hill (Both Directions) at the junction of Sundown Avenue - Possible lane closures because of a collision. The road has reopened.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Rainham Road South Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Rainham Road North junction with Oxlow Lane (All Directions): The traffic lights are not working at this location. The signals have now been repaired.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Ripple Road East Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Ripple Road (Eastbound) - Lane three (of three) blocked due to a broken down vehicle. The accident has been cleared and lane three has been reopened to traffic. Traffic flows are returning to normal for the time of day.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Rotherhithe Tunnel Traffic All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Rotherhithe Tunnel (All Directions) - Tunnel has fully re-opened. Traffic flows are returning to normal for time of day. Tunnel has fully re-opened. Traffic flows are returning to normal for time of day.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Ryecotes Mead Traffic All Directions

Accident

Dulwich Common (Both Directions) at the junction of Ryecotes Mead - All lanes are now open. All lanes are now open. Traffic is flowing well in the area.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Shaftesbury Avenue Traffic All Directions

Congestion

High Holborn (All Directions) at the junction of Endell Street - The traffic lights are not working. Signals have been restored.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic Stoke Newington Church Street All Directions

Congestion

Stoke Newington High Street (Both Directions) at the junction of Stoke Newington Church Street. Traffic lights are working. Traffic signals are on and working. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Stratheden Road Traffic All Directions

Congestion

SFM Asset: 06/000001Shooters Hill Road (All Directions) at the junction of Prince Of Wales Road - The traffic lights are not working The traffic lights are not working at this junction, approach with care

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

The Roundway Traffic All Directions

Accident

Lordship Lane (All Directions) at the junction of The Roundway - Collision - Lordship Lane is blocked eastbound -Slow moving traffic on approach All roads have reopened. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Threadneedle Street East Bound

Obstruction

Threadneedle Street (Eastbound) at the junction of Bishopsgate - A parked lorry is causing an obstruction. Broken down vehicle has been moved. Traffic flowing well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Tolworth Roundabout All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

On Tolworth Broadway (Southbound) at the junction with A3 Tolworth Roundabout, there is a broken down vehicle blocking lane two of three). Approach with caution. All lanes have reopened. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Traffic Upper Richmond Road All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

West Hill (Westbound) at the junction of Upper Richmond Road - Lane two blocked due to broken down van. The broken down van has been recovered and traffic flows ahve returned to normal.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Viking Gardens All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Newham Way (Eastbound) at the junction of Noel Road - All lanes now open. All lanes now open.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

Walthamstow Avenue (North Circular Road) Traffic East Bound

Accident

Walthamstow Avenue (North Circular Road) (Eastbound) On approach to the Crooked Billet Roundabout. Partial restriction of the off slip towards the roundabout due to an accident. The collision has been cleared. All lanes are open.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

West Hill Traffic All Directions

Emergency

West Hill (westbound) between Keswick Road and Portinscale Road. Partial lane one restriction. All lanes have reopened on West Hill -Works are complete - Traffic flows have returned to normal

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:06

Westbury Road Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Romford Road (Both Directions) between Upton Lane and Green Street - Romford Road has reopened in both directions Romford Road has reopened in both directions, and vehicles that remain parked at the scene are not causing an obstruction. Traffic is flowing normally.

Reported: 22/05/2013 00:20:05

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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Sevenoaks area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.

View Shell (1.9mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732 742100
View Shell (UK) Ltd (1.9mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732 745900
View FuelForce Ltd (2.2mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732 451861
View Shell (UK) Ltd (3mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732 749000
View Shell (3mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732 465863

Regional Weather Forecast

Tomorrow's weather (Wednesday) in Dartford will be light rain showers with a maximum daytime temperature of 58°f and a nighttime temperature of 46°f (15°c/8°c). Wind will be coming in from the N, reaching 12mph. On Thursday it'll be light rain showers , with 11 miles per hour wind from the NW. Daytime temperatures will reach 63°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 37°f (17°c/3°c).

Wind from the NNW will reach mph in Dartford on Friday), with light rain showers in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 52°f, and 38°f overnight (11°c/3°c). Saturday's weather will be light rain showers in Dartford, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 54°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 41°f (12°c/5°c).

Dartford
22 MAY MAX 58° (15°c) MIN 46° (8°c) WIND 12mph (N)	23 MAY MAX 63° (17°c) MIN 37° (3°c) WIND 11mph (NW)	24 MAY MAX 52° (11°c) MIN 38° (3°c) WIND 14mph (NNW)	25 MAY MAX 54° (12°c) MIN 41° (5°c) WIND 23mph (N)

Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.

100.0 FM	Kiss 100 FM (Croydon) www.kiss100.com/
100.6 FM	Classic FM (London) www.classicfm.co.uk/
100.9 FM	Classic FM (Wrotham) www.classicfm.co.uk/
101.6 FM	West Kent's KM FM (Sevenoaks) www.kmfm.co.uk/
102.2 FM	Smooth FM (London) www.smoothradio.co.uk/
102.7 FM	Mercury FM (Crawley) www.mercuryfm.co.uk/

Local Police

View Bromley Borough Police (7.9mi away)
Orpington 020 83131212
View Metropolitan Police (7.9mi away)
Orpington 01689 891212
View Kent Police (West Kent) (7.9mi away)
Tonbridge 01732 771055
View Kent Police (9.7mi away)
Instone Road 01474 331055
View Metropolitan Police Service (10.4mi away)
Keston 020 86491661

Breakdown Recovery

View T S Car Recovery (0.5mi away)
Kemsing 01732 764094
View TS Car Recovery (0.5mi away)
Kemsing 01732 762200
View Alba Transport Services (5.7mi away)
Hildenborough 01732 833214
View P J M Recovery Ltd (6.3mi away)
Mark Way 01322 666669
View S L Services (6.9mi away)
Hartley 01474 705411

Garages & MOT Testing Stations

View FORGE GARAGE REPAIRS LIMITED (0.5mi away)
Kemsing 01732763186
View KEMSING MOTOR COMPANY (0.6mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732761372
View SEVENOAKS MOT STATION LIMITED (1.9mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732464420
View HALFORDS AUTOCENTRE (2mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732458939
View DAVIS OF SEVENOAKS (2.1mi away)
Sevenoaks 01732455174

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