Dartford Tunnels Held Amid Massive Traffic Chaos
The #A282 is gridlocked as both #DartfordTunnels remain held due to heavy traffic backing up all the way from #J31.
This nightmare is linked to a vehicle fire earlier on the #DartfordBridge, which has caused severe congestion.
Vehicle Fire Causes Devastating Delays on QEII Bridge
Clockwise traffic is grinding to a halt approaching the QEII Bridge after a blaze broke out on the bridge deck. Emergency teams rushed to the scene.
Although traffic has now started moving, lanes 1 and 2 (out of 4) stay closed to let emergency services do their work.
Emergency Services Tackle Fire Damage — Long Delays Expected
Highways England traffic officers confirm the fire left serious road surface damage. Repairs will begin once the vehicle is cleared.
Drivers face 8 miles of tailbacks through J29 of the M25, adding an extra 90 minutes to journey times.
Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes as chaos is set to continue this afternoon.
Stay tuned for more updates.
