Speed restrictions have been placed on the Queen Elizabeth Bridge.

Due to high winds two lanes were been clsoed on the bridge and motorists are being warned to take care on approach.

The lanes have since been reopened but a 30mph speed limit is still in place on the bridge. 

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There is slow traffic on the M25 clockwise from J31 for West Thurrock to J1A for Swanscombe.

Traffic is tailing back to J30, for the A13 in Essex.