Upcoming M25 Closures – How AI & Route Optimisation Can Keep Fleets on Track

With the next set of M25 closures just around the corner, businesses can expect traffic and congestion leading to long delays and drivers being rerouted – posing challenges for fleet and logistics operators in the area. To address this issue, logistics businesses must ensure that drivers are equipped with the necessary tools to deliver their loads on time and without interruptions.

 

When the delays will take place

According to National Highways, the motorway will be closed in both directions between junction 10, at Wisley, and junction 11, at Woking, between 7 and 10 March, as well as from 21 until 24 March to demolish and remove old bridges.

 

How can the logistics industry overcome these delays?

Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing, Descartes comments: “Road works and unforeseen incidents on the road have the potential to disrupt planned delivery schedules and have a knock-on negative impact on customers. However, advanced route optimisation software can make effective routes around published roadworks to maintain the planned delivery schedule.”

Andrew continued, “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can also be used to amend routes and delivery schedules based on what actually happens on planned routes, enabling the software to route around delay hot spots such as locations where parents drop off their children for school at 8.30 am.”

 

Staying Ahead of M25 Closures

To avoid delays, streamline operations, boost efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction, fleet and logistics operators must equip drivers with advanced route optimisation software. This approach helps achieve greater efficiency and improves customer experience, enabling businesses to thrive even in the face of disruptions, such as M25 closures.