The east tunnel on the A282 near the Dartford Crossing has been closed temporarily.

Highways England say this is because of essential emergency repairs to the road surface.

Two anti-clockwise lanes have also been closed because of the repairs on the J1A A282 / A206 / B3228 (Swanscombe) and J31 A1306 (West Thurrock).

Traffic has been stopped from using the M25 east tunnel which is causing more delays this morning.

The tunnel will be re-opened when it is "safe to do so", according to Highways England.