Chaos on M25 Dartford Tunnel After Crash Slams Two Lanes Shut
Drivers face brutal delays this morning on the M25 Dartford Tunnel. An accident on the anticlockwise carriageway between J1A A206 (Dartford) and J31 A1306 (Lakeside/Purfleet) has shut two lanes in the left-hand tunnel, forcing all traffic through the taller right-hand tunnel.
Massive Traffic Jams as Two Lanes Closed
The lane closures have sparked huge tailbacks stretching for miles. Highways England warns the bottleneck is causing severe congestion, leaving commuters and lorry drivers stuck in long, grinding queues.
Traffic bosses are on the scene trying to clear the crash, but no details on what caused the collision or if anyone has been injured have been released yet.
Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead Amid Ongoing Disruption
Motorists heading anticlockwise on the M25 through the Dartford Tunnel are told to:
- Seek alternative routes where possible
- Allow extra travel time
- Keep an eye on traffic updates and Highways England alerts
Expect Delays Throughout Morning Rush Hour
Because the left-hand tunnel remains closed, all vehicles must squeeze through the single right-hand tunnel. This restricted flow is expected to cause disruption well into the busy morning rush.
