M25 On A Friday Afternoon

[bednobs]

I need to go from north Hampshire to Essex today (this afternoon) and will go round the M25 clockwise. With the current situation, is the M25 on a hot Friday afternoon any better than it normally would be?

[TonyV]

bednobs I think it will be busy, with people trying to get away for the weekend.

[jakep]

At least you don’t have to use the Dartford Crossing.

[jno]

I haven't been on the M25 in months but I can only say inner-London traffic is a lot lighter than usual; if you can avoid rush hour, so much the better. Going past Heathrow is usually the worst section, but with few flights it shouldn't be too bad.

[Old_Geezer]

Unless you leave early the M25 is usually worse on Friday due to early leavers and folk getting away. That stated, the current situation isn't normal so I doubt anyone has reliable insight.

[bednobs]

As suspected it was crappy esp around london colney. I have never been on that bit day or night when it's not been bad