Published: 5:03 pm July 24, 2024
Updated: 5:22 am September 7, 2025
Multi-Vehicle Collision Causes Major Delays on A282 Near Dartford
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Severe traffic congestion has gripped the A282 southbound following a multi-vehicle collision near Dartford, causing significant delays for commuters this evening. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has led to traffic being held up as emergency services work diligently at the scene.

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The collision has impacted a substantial portion of the roadway, with delays exceeding 90 minutes on the M25 clockwise from J29 (Upminster) across the Dartford Crossing to the A282 J1B (Dartford). Reports indicate that delays have now surpassed two hours above typical journey times, affecting traffic as far back as M25 J29.

For those whose routes are impacted by the incident, it may be advisable to reroute or even delay your journey until the situation resolves. Emergency services are making all efforts to clear the accident and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.

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