Gatwick Airport access restricted from M23 due to police incident

The road is closed southbound between junctions 8 and 9 with traffic on the northbound carriageway now released

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 10th Sep 2025
Last updated 10th Sep 2025

There are long delays on the M23 after the road was closed in both directions between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

Surrey Police are on scene.

National Highways said the closure was due to a "police-led incident" and that motorists should expect delays of about an hour.

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