Two lanes of the Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge (M25 clockwise) have been closed following a...

Published: 8:42 am November 19, 2024
Updated: 12:13 pm October 8, 2025
Crash on Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge Causes Long Delays

Two lanes of the Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge (M25 clockwise) have been closed following a road traffic collision between junctions J31 and J1A. Emergency services and National Highways teams are at the scene.

Current Impact

  • Two of the four lanes are closed, causing significant delays.
  • Queueing traffic has been reported back to junction 29 for Romford, with delays currently estimated at 1.5 hours.
  • Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes or allow extra time for their journeys.

Clearing and Traffic Expectations

  • The incident is expected to be cleared between 10:15 and 10:30 on November 19, 2024.
  • Normal traffic conditions are anticipated to resume shortly afterwards, barring further complications.

Advice for Drivers

  • Check for real-time traffic updates via navigation apps or National Highways.
  • Consider using alternative routes if travelling clockwise on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing.
  • Stay patient and follow instructions from traffic management teams on-site.

Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

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