Is the Dartford Tunnel part of the M25?


Is the Dartford Tunnel part of the M25? The crossing, although not officially designated a motorway, is considered part of the M25 motorway's route, using the tunnels northbound and bridge southbound.


Is the A282 part of M25?

To the east of London the two ends of the M25 are joined to complete a loop by the non-motorway A282 Dartford Crossing of the River Thames between Thurrock and Dartford. The crossing consists of twin two-lane tunnels and the four-lane QE2 (Queen Elizabeth II) bridge, with a main span of 450 metres (1,480 ft).


What is the busiest section of the M25?

The 25 busiest sections of motorway
  • M25 J14 - J15 262,800.
  • M1 J7 - J8 197,200.
  • M60 J13 - J12 195,300.
  • M25 J13 - J14 186,900.
  • M25 J12 - J11 185,300.
  • M25 J18 - J19 177,400.
  • M25 J11 - J10 176,000.
  • M25 J16 - J15 174,900.


Do the French own the Dartford Crossing?

The Dartford Crossing is owned by the UK Government. Highways England manages the crossing on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Why is the M25 so bumpy?

The issue at hand is a simple one. Between junctions 10 and 11 on the M25, the surface of the motorway consists of concrete blocks. The concrete surface itself is noisy, and there are gaps between each of the concrete blocks that constitute the road.


What is the most confusing motorway in the UK?

Hanger Lane Gyratory – West London. Magic Roundabout – Swindon. Gravelly Hill Interchange (Spaghetti Junction) – Birmingham.


Why is there no M7 motorway in UK?

Answer. Answer: A motorway just relates to the A road that it's relieving pressure from. The reason there is no M7 is that the A7, which runs from Carlisle to Edinburgh has no need for a motorway to relieve it.