The QE2 Bridge, a crucial link connecting Kent and Essex over the River Thames, has been closed in both directions due to a police incident, causing major disruptions for commuters. The closure, initiated around 9 am on Tuesday (May 7), has left drivers stranded and traffic at a standstill, amplifying congestion on the M25.
While the exact nature of the incident remains undisclosed, The closure of the bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to J1A A206 (Dartford) has caused congestion that has extended to almost J29 Romford, with queues on the A13 stretching back past Grays.
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