Massive 6-Mile Tailback Hits Dartford Bridge

Commuters face chaos on the A282 this morning after a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) broke down near the Dartford Bridge in Kent.

40-Minute Delays Expected

Traffic has come to a crawl with a whopping six-mile congestion stretch building up. Drivers are warned to brace for an extra 40 minutes on their journey as recovery teams work to clear the blockage.

Plan Ahead or Get Stuck

If you’re heading this way, consider alternative routes or set off earlier. The breakdown on Thursday morning is causing major gridlock on one of Kent’s busiest road links.

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