Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23

The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions.

Monday 12 to Friday 16 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.

Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 October 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of Gatwick spur Eastbound

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue, join at J10

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