The M25/A282 has been shut clockwise/southbound between J30 (A13) and J1a (Dartford) following a police-led incident on the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing, with no timescales given for when the road may reopen.
Bridge and tunnel closures in place
The QEII Bridge is closed southbound, and the eastbore tunnel, which carries northbound traffic at the crossing, is also shut. As a result, northbound crossing traffic is restricted to the west bore Dartford tunnel only, which has a height limit of 4'8m (15'9").
Vehicles exceeding that height must find an alternative route via the clockwise M25. Heavy queues are building on the busy stretch as emergency services respond to the scene.
No timescale for reopening
National Highways said in an update: "The M25/A282 is closed clockwise/southbound between J30 (A13) and J1a (Dartford) due to an Essex Police led incident on the QEII Bridge at Dartford Crossing. National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors are assisting with traffic management. Due to the nature of the incident, there are currently no timescales for how long the closure may be in place for."
The update added: "As a result of this incident, the eastbore tunnel (for northbound traffic at the crossing) is also closed. Northbound crossing traffic is confined to using the west bore Dartford tunnel only with a height restriction of 4'8m (15'9"). Vehicles over this height will have to seek an alternative route via the clockwise M25."
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for journeys and to follow the traffic management in place at the scene.
