There are severe delays at the Dartford Crossing because of a fault with traffic lights in Essex.

Highways England has said that motorists face delays of up  85 to 90 minutes. 

The delay is also impacting the A2 both ways.

Temporary traffic lights are in place to allow the the new road surface to cure.

Highways England has changed priority of lights to help traffic exit the motorwa, but there is still heavy traffic. 

The delays currently stretch back to junction three for Swanley, with the fault being with lights at junction 31.

Drivers are being warned to allow extra time for their journey.

There has been temporary holds of traffic to relieve the build up in the Dartford Tunnels.