QEII Bridge Shut Amid Ongoing Safety Fears
The QEII Bridge remains firmly closed as emergency teams and National Highways work to resolve a tricky situation high above the river.
Contraflow Keeps Traffic Moving… Sort Of
During Monday’s hectic evening rush hour, a contraflow was set up through the tunnel to keep vehicles crossing the river. But police warn the bridge closure isn’t ending anytime soon.
Officers expect the QEII Bridge to stay shut tonight and through Tuesday morning’s peak travel times.
Police Urge Motorists to Plan Ahead
Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow has urged drivers to avoid the area where possible and explore alternative routes to dodge the chaos.
“We understand how frustrating this situation is for people wanting to use the bridge and go about their business. Let me assure you we are doing all we can to resolve this situation quickly and safely.”
“It is a complex situation due to the height the people on the bridge are at.
“Our colleagues at National Highways, who have responsibility for the bridge, have made an assessment that it is not currently safe to re-open the road.”
“We will take action against anyone who puts life in danger or thinks they can selfishly stop others getting to and from work or just going about their daily lives. The impact is far reaching, especially for the local community.
“I would again like to re-iterate my thanks to the public for their patience and understanding. I assure them that we continue to work with our partners to bring this dangerous and irresponsible disruption to an end.
“Our priority is to keep people safe and keep Essex moving.”
