Lanes 2, 3 and 4 (of 4) of the A282 southbound between J1A and J1B are currently closed, affecting traffic travelling from Essex to Kent via the Dartford Crossing.
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An earlier incident on the A282 southbound between J1A and J1B involving a broken down HGV is causing severe congestion for approaching traffic. The vehicle has been successfully removed from the carriageway, and lanes 2, 3, and 4 have been reopened. All lanes of traffic are now open.