Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23

The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. We attach a map which may help you to visualise the areas affected.

Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 December 20:00 to 06:00

Full carriageway closure northbound from J10 to J8 plus all associated slip roads

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

Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 December (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure from J8 to J10 Southbound

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

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22, A264 to M23 J10.

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22, A264 diversion to M23 J10.

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound (Gatwick Spur)

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

Wednesday 9 Friday 11 December (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of the Gatwick Spur Eastbound

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

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