Dartford's MP met with the Secretary of State for Transport to see the major changes at the Dartford Crossing.

Gareth Johnson and Patrick McLoughlin met to see the new layout of the crossing first hand.

The group were given a demonstration of the new technology to divert over-height vehicles.

Mr Johnson said: "There has been a noticeable improvement in traffic flows since the new system was introduced.

"We had some teething problems with computer systems and congestion on University Way which have now largely been tackled. We should see further improvements in the flows of traffic when the remaining toll booths are removed in the spring.

"No-one is claiming that this system will end any chance of there being traffic jams but it will alleviate the worst of the congestion that Dartford has suffered for too long."