The widening of the M25 between Junctions 16 to 23, and Junctions 27 to 30, is included in the scope of the M25 Design, Build Finance and Operate (DBFO) Contract, currently in the final stages of procurement. Subject to satisfactory completion of statutory processes and completion of the ongoing competition to secure finance for the project, the widening works are planned to take place as follows:
Start Complete Junctions 16 to 23 27 April 2009 July 2012 Junctions 27 to 30 20 July 2009 July 2012
Two further sections of the M25 are being considered by the Highways Agency as part of the Managed Motorways programme, where hard shoulder running is envisaged rather than widening.
The earliest dates for construction of these two sections are:
Start Complete Junctions 5 to 7 late 2012 late 2013 Junctions 23 to 27 late 2012 late 2013