Landslides (M25 at Godstone)

In December 2000 a major landslide occurred to the north of the M25 just east of junction 6. The movement mobilised about 90,000 m3 of the slope and closed the hard shoulder.

Geotechnical Observations has been monitoring the escarpment since November 2002. Since that time we have installed inclinometers and piezometers. We have also helped a number of the operators to understand the behaviour of the slope and implement a number of remedial solutions. Our work continues and we are still making monthly visits to the site.