Severe delays are expected anti-clockwise at junction 26 following the overnight closure of two lanes and slip road.

The Highways Agency will close the M25 lanes both anti-clockwise and clockwise between junctions 26 and 27 from 10pm to 5.30am, tonight.

The Junction 26 carriageway slip road for Waltham Abbey will also be closed during this time.

A diversion will be in place via Junction 25 for Waltham Cross.

The estimated cost for the works, that are expected to finish at the end of the month, is £188m and will include new signage and lighting.