Pictures show progress of M25 motorway upgrade

The demolition of an existing bridge was carried out as part of the works

The unusual sight of an empty M25 brought residents to a bridge to take photos

Work which forced an "unprecedented" weekend closure of the M25 was running on schedule, National Highways said.

The five-mile section of the motorway in Surrey closed at 21:00 GMT on Friday and is due to reopen at 06:00 on Monday.

National Highways said "good progress" had been made on the project, which involved demolishing a bridge and installing a new gantry.

A diversion was in place around the closure, sending drivers through nearby towns and villages.

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