Dartford Crossing Nightmare: Motorists Trapped in Midnight Gridlock
Drivers heading northbound on the Dartford Crossing are stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic late into the night. As of 11.13pm, traffic crawls painfully slow along the A282, with vehicles barely moving despite being just half a mile from the crossing.
Broken-Down Cars and Crash Worsen Chaos
Multiple broken-down vehicles along the route are blocking lanes and piling on the misery. To make matters worse, a minor crash at the Princes Road Interchange Roundabout has triggered even longer tailbacks.
One Tunnel Closed, Traffic Stutters Forward
At 11.23pm, the right tunnel at the Dartford Crossing remains shut. Traffic is inching forward sporadically but keeps grinding to a halt, likely due to red tunnel lights stopping the flow.
Motorists Urged to Avoid or Prepare for Delays
- Authorities are working hard to clear broken-down cars and the crash site but expect delays through the night.
- Drivers advised to steer clear if possible and use alternative routes.
- If stuck, stay alert, keep safe distance, and obey traffic signals.
For the latest updates, keep an eye on the National Highways website and traffic alerts.
