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British Airways issues urgent warning to millions of holidaymakers as M25 hit with string of closures
The disruptions will occur just months after Heathrow raised its drop-off charge
ONE of Britain’s biggest airlines have issued an urgent warning ahead of the March holiday surge.
British Airways have warned that holidaymakers travelling from Gatwick or Heathrow will need to consider the upcoming major M25 disruptions.
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The M25 closures could take place over eight days in March.
The motorway will be closed between Junction 10 and Junction 11 in both directions on March 7 until March 10.
It will close again, at the same junction, from March 21 until March 24.
Closures will begin at 9pm on each Friday and will end at 6am on each Monday.
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The J10 slip roads will also be closed between February 21-24, as National Highways removes old bridges in the area.
They will also be installing structures for pedestrians, horse-riders and cyclists as well as a corridor for wildlife.
The string of closures have sparked fears that hundreds of Brits could miss their flights over those busy weekends.
Ahead of the closures, BA said: We strongly advise you to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra time to reach the airport.
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They added: "A diversion will be in place but please allow extra time and plan ahead for your journey to the airport.”
The closures are due to a planned effort to remove old bridges over the road.
However, National Highways have announced that there will be further closures on our roads throughout the Spring.
The A3 will be closed in both directions from April 11 to 14, between Junction 10 and Cobham Roundabout.
The upcoming disruptions come as after Heathrow hiked its drop off charge from £5 to £6 on January 1.
However, drivers are able to use the airport’s long stay car park free of charge for thirty minutes.
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Heathrow also made headline news in February after the Labour government committed to building a third runway in a bid to kickstart economic growth.
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said: "I want spades in the ground.
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“I want people to see in their areas, things happening, growth happening, their children and their grandchildren in the future having the opportunity to work in high-skilled high-paid jobs contributing to the economy with more money in their pockets."
She added that she hopes “sustainable aviation fuel” would help cut the increased emissions, which will be caused by the bigger influx of planes at Heathrow.
M25 Spring Closures
The M25 - Britain’s busiest motorway - will face closures over the Spring.
As this will throw journeys into chaos, find out which junctions will be closing here.
February 21-February 24
The J10 entry and exit slip roads will be closed between February 21-February 24.
Drivers will be able to travel on the M25 through the junction, but will not be able to rejoin.
7-10 March and 21-24 March
J10 will be closed in both directions on 7-10 March and 21-24 March.
Closures will begin at 9pm on each Friday and the roads will reopen at 6am each Monday.
11-14 April
The A3 Northbound will be closed between J10 and the Cobham Roundabout between 11-14 April.
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