Gatwick passengers warned of roadwork disruption
Travellers driving to Gatwick Airport this weekend are advised that roadworks will force the closure of the M23 turn-off to the airport.
The Gatwick spur at Junction 9 on the motorway will be closed from 10pm on Friday May 17 to midday on Sunday May 19.
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for their journey.
"The areas where we will be working include Junction 9 and Gatwick Spur and roundabout," said Highways England.
"The southbound exit slip and northbound exit slip will be closed for traffic. There will be no access into Gatwick Airport from Junction 9.
"The M23 main carriageway in both directions will be open for traffic. There will be a fully signed diversion route in place."
It suggested the following diversions for travellers trying to access Gatwick from the M23:
– From Junction 10 of the M23 to Gatwick Airport- via the A2011, A23, Airport Way leading to the North and South Terminals
– To the M25 – via junction 10 of the M23, A264, A22 follow signs to Godstone and join M25 at junction 6.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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