Janice R. Andrews
A “police incident” is causing major delays for drivers on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing in a clockwise direction. Traffic is heavy between Junction 31 (Lakeside/Purfleet) to Junction 1A (A206 Bob Dunn Way), where a portion of the tunnel is obstructed.
There has been an impact on the Dartford Crossing, a vital route for drivers commuting between Essex and Kent. There is a continuing police issue at the QE2 Bridge on the Dartford Crossing, according to traffic monitoring site INRIX.
Details of the Incident:
- Time of Incident: On Saturday, June 1, at 1:40 pm, Essex Police were called in response to a concern for someone’s safety on the Crossing.
- Current Situation: With the assistance of members of the public, the person involved was carried to safety and is currently receiving medical attention. Though delays continue, the bridge has reopened.
- Traffic Update: Due to the prior incident, all lanes are now open again. Still, there are about 45-minute delays on the approach. There is still heavy traffic, reaching Junction 29 (Romford).
Official Remarks
Shortly around 2:00 pm, a National Highways representative tweeted on X (previously Twitter):
On the #A282 south #QEIIBridge at #DartfordCrossing, lane 1 (of 4) is closed. The event was led by the police. Right now, there are 45-minute wait times.”
The state of traffic at the moment:
Delays: The approach to the Dartford Crossing takes about forty-five minutes.
Areas Affected: The Dartford Tunnel and Dartford Crossing are in the vicinity of the adjacent highways, where there is heavy traffic.
Extra Details:
There are updates on other traffic-related problems in Essex while the situation at the Dartford Crossing develops. The A12’s major upgrading project, which will effect 11.4 miles of carriageway between Ingatestone and Three Mile Hill, is more than two months behind schedule and £10 million over budget.
In order to avoid the delays at the Dartford Crossing, drivers are urged to plan their trips appropriately and, if feasible, choose alternate routes. We’ll keep you informed when further details become available.
