Traffic is currently being held on the Dartford Crossing due to an ongoing police incident, causing significant delays for motorists travelling through the area. The disruption is affecting the QEII Bridge from Junction 31 of the M25, which serves the Lakeside shopping centre.
According to National Highways, there are delays of up to 30 minutes against expected traffic times. The incident is expected to clear between 8:15pm and 8:30pm, although delays may persist beyond this timeframe.
Cameras monitoring the area show long tailbacks stretching into Kent, with reports indicating that only one tunnel is operating in each direction as traffic is being diverted.
Essex Police have been contacted for further details regarding the nature of the incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes to minimize disruption.
Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
