The closure will be from junction 10, the A3 at Wisley, to junction 11 for Chertsey, in both directions, between 9 o’clock tonight and 6am on Monday.

British Airways has urged passengers travelling to Gatwick or Heathrow to allow extra journey time.

Stay tuned to 107.8 Radio Jackie for the latest news and traffic across the weekend.

Drivers are being warned to only travel if necessary.

Diversion

The diversion route is the same for both directions:

Junction 10 to junction 11 – clockwise

If you’re travelling clockwise: you’ll be diverted from the M25 at junction 10 to join the A3 northbound at Painshill, take the A245, then the A320 rejoin the M25 at junction 11 Junction 11 to Junction 10.

If you’re travelling anticlockwise:you’ll be diverted from the M25 at junction 11 to join the A320 southound then take the A245 to Painshill at Painshill, take the A3 southbound to rejoin the M25 at junction 10.

Avoiding the closure by taking the M25 via the Dartford Crossing may also be quicker.