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• Weekly summary of roadworks for M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 26th July 2010

  Weekly summary of roadworks for M25 HIGHWAYS AGENCY News Release issued by COI News Distribution Service on 21 July 2010 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. M25 Junction 16 to Junction 23 Ongoing work to widen this section of the M25 to four lanes in each direction between junctions 17 and 21a continues this week. Three narrow lanes in each direction will be available during busy times, with off peak lane closures as required, mostly overnight. A 50mph speed restriction is in place between junctions 17 and 21a that operates 24 hours a day. A free recovery ser

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• The Origins of the M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 13th July 2010

   The Origins The planning and construction of ring roads around London in the era of the mechanically propelled vehicles began in 1911 following recommendations of the Royal Commission on London Traffic 1905. Amongst other proposals the Commission recommended a circular road around London the route of which very similar to what we today call the North and South Circular Roads. In evidence to the Commission Mr. R W Perks MP recommended a circular road further out (12 miles from Charing Cross) to be built to a width of 250 feet and with a total length of 75 miles. In the absence of a suitable local authority the Board of Trade Traffic Branch took charge of the construction of arterial roads in the London area under the supervision of i

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• M25 Racer M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 12th July 2010

  M25 Racer - PC Game: Renowned for congestion and tailbacks, the M25 might not seem the most obvious venue for a racing game. M25 Racer does what it says on the box though, enabling you to illegally race around sections of Britain's favourite motorway. And there's more. London and Oxford both feature heavily, as does the route between them. Developed by Dutch outfit Davilex, their unique impression of England appears to have been gleaned from an episode of The New Avengers, the game being littered with rolling hills, red phone boxes and Range Rover police cars. The obligatory Stonehenge makes a token appearance, although druids will be upset to learn that it has been relocated to the Home Counties. As for the racing, it's a fairly unr

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• FAB Ice Cream at Bluewater M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 12th July 2010

  Fab, the nation’s favourite ice lolly, will be at Bluewater  On 17th and 18th July. We will be hosting its Design a Fab Den campaign, where families will be able to take part in a world record attempt for the world’s longest drawing. You’ll also be able to design a unique den for your community, perhaps for a scout hut or favourite play centre. With the chance of seeing the den made into a reality, you and your family really could be heroes in the local community!  Come to the Fab igloo outside the cinemas at Bluewater or log onto www.myfabland.com for information on Design a Fab Den, as well as hints and tips on surviving the summer.     Source: www.bluewater.co.uk

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• Five hour closure on the M25 M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 12th July 2010

  Five hour closure on the M25 The clockwise carriageway between Junctions 19 (Watford) and 21a (Bricket Wood) will be closed from midnight on Saturday 3rd and will reopen at 5am the following morning. It’s the first of two closures in July which will allow for the removal of four gantries. The widening works between Junctions 16 and 23 started in May last year and the stretch between Junctions 16 and 17 has already been widened to four lanes. The second closure will start at midnight on Saturday, July 17, and also last for five hours. John Martin, Highways Agency project manager, said: “Removing the gantries at night keeps delays for road users to a minimum. It is part of an overall project to increase the number of lanes on

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• Driving with dogs on the M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 9th July 2010

  Motorway Walks... Junction 2 Premium Location This is a fascinating park between Dartford and Gravesend, so close to the road network and yet utterly remote in atmosphere. There is over 88 acres of space, and an information board outlines the many wildlife species that can be seen here. Junction 2 Premium Location Situated on the site of a Saxon cemetery, this is now a site of special scientific interest There are several signed footpaths in the country park leading through orchards, woodlands, meadows and open spaces. Junction 3 Premium Location This is a quiet and atmospheric circular woodland walk in a nature reserve that is a haven of meditative calm. The woodland is frequented by a few local dog walkers, and a

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• Holiday Inn, London Elstree, J23 M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 9th July 2010

  Holiday Inn London Elstree M25 J23 Barnet By Pass, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5PU, England About this hotel This AA four star rated hotel is just 20 minutes away from London and close to the historic town of St Albans. Close to the famous Elstree Studios, Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25 Jct 23 attracts various high profile stars, as well as providing superb dining and leisure facilities and being close to many of the region’s best visitor attractions including a number of shopping outlets, the home of Big Brother and of course London with all it has to offer. Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25 Jct 23 is the perfect place for your next stay.    Hotel Facilities Public Area Facilities Lift to all Floors Air Cond

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• Lakeside Shopping Centre M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 8th July 2010

  Lakeside Shopping Centre West Thurrock Way West Thurrock Grays, Essex RM20 2ZP Opening Times: Monday - Friday - 10am - 10pm Saturday - 9am - 9pm Sunday - 11am - 5pm Bank Holidays - 10am - 7pm. Getting To Lakeside: By car We're clearly signposted from junctions 30 and 31 off the M25 or from A13. Click here for a journey planner. The A13, A1306 and West Thurrock Way also provide direct access to the centre.  Lakeside has free parking for 13,000 vehicles. By train Chafford Hundred train station is linked to the centre via a link bridge. C2C trains run to and from Fenchurch Street and Southend. For more information, visit the C2C website or call 08457 484950 By bike Cycle paths can be found all around the centre, and covere

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• Partyman World at Lakeside M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 6th July 2010

  Celebrate the World Cup with Partyman World Partyman World of Play Lakeside are very excited to announce a fantastic Football World Cup All Inclusive Eat and Play Voucher for £5.00 valid from Saturday 19 June 2010to Sunday 11 July 2010. The voucher is valid every day and entitles up to four children to free admission and a kids meal for £5.00 each. If you do not want to miss the England matches, do not despair as they will be on the television screens within the Playcentre. All you have to do is go to Partyman World's website: www.partymanworld.co.uk/lakeside and print off the voucher page.   Directions: Over 13 million people live within an hour's journey from Lakeside. Wherever you come from, here are a fe

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• Batman on M25, Grays Essex England

  Published: 3rd July 2010

  This was one of the stranger news articles refering to the M25 last year.... A Fathers For Justice campaigner could be jailed for up to seven years after causing a 55 mile traffic jam when he climbed a motorway gantry on the M25 dressed as Batman. Police were forced to cone off the entire London Orbital when Geoffrey Hibbert scaled an overhead sign and unfurled banners in protest of his treatment by the family courts on August 15 last year. He stayed there for eight hours at junction 14 near Hillingdon, West London, causing tailbacks stretching up to 55 miles. Despite claiming his actions were not dangerous and were part of a legitimate right to protest, a jury took just 10 minutes to unanimously convict the 49-year-old of causi

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