The M25 is an orbital motorway designed to re-direct traffic travelling from one side of London to the other. It is an extension, at a far greater radius, of the pre-existing North and South Circulars.
Although it is much longer (117 miles) than other examples of orbital motorways in the UK, it isn't unique - Manchester, for example is encircled by the M60 as is Birmingham by the M5/M6/M42.
The longest orbital motorway is the A10 around Berlin, at 124 miles.
The M25 is the motorway that goes around London in England.
The M25 is 31 years old
It is the M25 motorway.
The M25 motorway.
It is known as the M25 or the London Orbital and is 117 miles long
The M1 motorway is about 5 minutes from Loughborough Town Centre and goes directly to the M25 and beyond.
No, the longest in Britain and the second longest in the world is the M25 encircling London.
The diameter of the M25 fluctuates between 24 and 40 miles but its circumference is 117 miles.
117 miles approx
Essex is located close to the M25 motorway, which encircles Greater London. The distance from various parts of Essex to the M25 can vary, but many areas in Essex are within a few miles of the motorway, making it easily accessible. Depending on where you are in Essex, it typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes to reach the M25 by car.
The boundaries of London roughly follow the line of the M25 motorway.
The construction of the M25 motorway began in 1975 and was completed in 1986. It is a major orbital road encircling Greater London, providing a vital link for traffic around the city. The motorway has undergone several upgrades and expansions since its completion.