QE2 Bridge Closed by ‘Police Incident’ as M25 Hit with Severe Delays

%%UKNIP_TAG_0%%The QE2 Bridge, a crucial link connecting Kent and Essex over the River Thames, has been closed in both directions due to a police incident, causing major disruptions for commuters. The closure, initiated around 9 am on Tuesday (May 7), has left drivers stranded and traffic at a standstill, amplifying congestion on the M25.%%UKNIP_TAG_1%% %%UKNIP_TAG_2%%While the exact nature of the incident remains undisclosed, The closure of the bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to J1A A206 (Dartford) has caused congestion that has extended to almost J29 Romford, with queues on the A13 stretching back past Grays.%%UKNIP_TAG_3%% %%UKNIP_TAG_4%%Kent and Essex Police have been contacted for further information regarding the ongoing situation.%%UKNIP_TAG_5%% %%UKNIP_TAG_6%%This closure compounds existing travel woes on the M25, where drivers were already grappling with severe delays attributed to various factors. Roadworks, a broken-down lorry, and an accident near Heathrow, Potters Bar, and Brentwood had already snarled traffic before the QE2 Bridge closure exacerbated the situation.%%UKNIP_TAG_7%% %%UKNIP_TAG_8%%Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes and exercise patience as authorities work to resolve the police incident and alleviate congestion on one of the UK’s busiest motorway networks.%%UKNIP_TAG_9%%