Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23

The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. A map is attached which may help you to visualise the areas affected.

Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 October (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23. Diversion for Gatwick J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way into the terminals.

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion: Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion.

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10.

Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 October (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25. Diversion for Gatwick: A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way into the terminals

Full closure of J9 exit slip Northbound

Diversion for Gatwick traffic: Off at J10 then A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way. Diversion to J6 M25 and follow A22.

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