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In this section you can find out more about how we manage and maintain these roads and plan for the future
The Project Control Framework
On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the scheme needed?
This section of the M25 is an important link to the east and south east of London. To the north, it leads to the Dartford Crossing; at Junction 2 it leads to the A2 and Thames Gateway development areas; at Junction 3 it links with the M20.
Every day nearly 135,000 vehicles use this section of the M25 - which is more than the road was built for. Traffic moves slowly, especially at busy times of the day. By widening the road, we will make journey times more reliable and improve safety. We will help to provide a transport system that works both now and in the future.
What has happened?
- Widening of the M25 between Junction 2 (south slip road) and Junction 3 (M20 link), from three lanes to four lanes in each direction.
- Widening of the M25 going south between Junctions 1b and 2, from two lanes to three lanes.
- Building the new lanes over the current hard shoulders with new hard shoulders built alongside, except under or over bridges (all within the current highway boundary).
What is the impact of the work?
- Traffic flowing more smoothly will result in fewer accidents.
- Lower noise levels because of a new lower-noise road surface.
- The Hawley Road area will benefit from Environmental Barriers that help to reduce the visual impact of the motorway.
- Improved drainage means that no water flows from the M25 into the River Darent.
- New lighting which meets the level needed for a four-lane motorway, while minimising the impact on local homes.
How have we managed environmental impacts?
Before we started building, we prepared and followed a Construction Environmental Management Plan. This set out how work must be done, and helped us meet the UK's environmental laws.
Where are the site offices based?
We are using the site compound at Green Street Green Road that has already been set up for the work on the A2/A282. After the work, we will restore this site to its original condition.
