Live M25 Traffic Cameras — London's Orbital Motorway, Updated in Real Time

Check live M25 traffic cameras before you travel around London. We currently stream 235 camera feeds covering the full 117-mile loop, refreshed roughly every minute. Below you'll find live route weather, any approved hazard reports, and the full camera grid by junction.

About the M25 Motorway

The M25 opened in 1986 as a complete orbital route around London, and at 117 miles it's one of the busiest ring roads in the world. Unlike most UK motorways, the M25 doesn't have a simple northbound/southbound layout — traffic runs clockwise and anticlockwise around the loop. Its most notorious pinch point is the Dartford Crossing at Junction 30/1a, where the motorway crosses the Thames via the Dartford Tunnel (northbound) and the QEII Bridge (southbound) — a crossing that regularly sees some of the heaviest congestion on the entire UK motorway network. The M25 also connects directly to nearly every other major motorway serving London, including the M1, M3, M4, M11, M20, M23, and M40.

Why Check M25 Traffic Cameras Before You Travel

Live camera access lets you:

  • Check Dartford Crossing conditions — Junction 30/1a is one of the most congestion-prone points in the UK
  • Plan around clockwise/anticlockwise traffic — the M25's loop layout means direction matters more than compass bearing
  • Spot congestion near major interchanges — junctions with the M1, M4, M11, and M23 are common bottleneck points
  • Confirm active hazards — verify reported incidents before rerouting

M25 Live Weather & Road Conditions

Our route weather snapshot is calculated from the geolocated positions of all 235 M25 cameras, giving a real average condition across the full orbital route rather than a single-point forecast.

Live route weather

M25 Weather & Driving Conditions
19.7°C Overcast

Updated 21:15 UK time

Feels like 19.1°C
Rain next 3 hours 3%
Wind 5.8 mph W
Visibility 19.6 miles
Generally good conditions

No significant weather-related driving risk is indicated for this route snapshot.

22:00 Overcast · 2% rain
19°
23:00 Overcast · 3% rain
18°
Route snapshot calculated from 235 geolocated cameras. Weather data by Open-Meteo

Active M25 Road Hazards

Approved driver reports for this route.

Report a Hazard
No approved active hazards are currently listed for M25.

M25 Camera Coverage by Junction

Browse M25 traffic cameras by junction below, covering the full orbital route from Junction 1 through to Junction 31. Each camera updates automatically and shows its current online status.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many M25 traffic cameras are there?

There are currently 235 live camera feeds covering the M25's full orbital route.

How often do M25 camera images update?

Camera feeds refresh approximately every minute, giving a near real-time view of current traffic conditions.

Is the M25 northbound or clockwise?

Neither in the traditional sense — the M25 is a loop, so traffic is described as running clockwise or anticlockwise rather than by compass direction.

What is the Dartford Crossing on the M25?

The Dartford Crossing is where the M25 crosses the Thames at Junction 30/1a, using the Dartford Tunnel for northbound (clockwise) traffic and the QEII Bridge for southbound (anticlockwise) traffic. It's one of the most congested points on the route.

Is there a live incident or hazard report for the M25 today?

Yes — our Active M25 Road Hazards section above shows any approved driver-submitted reports in real time. If none are listed, no hazards are currently confirmed.

How long is the M25?

The M25 is approximately 117 miles long, forming a complete loop around London.