Drivers are experiencing long delays on the M25 because of a broken down car.
Two lanes are closed due to a break down anticlockwise before the Dartford Tunnel.
Lanes 3 and 4 (of 4) closed #A282 #Dartcharge northbound btwn J1B and J1A #Dartford due to a broken down car. @HighwaysSEAST and a recovery unit are on scene, long delays back to #M25 J3 #Swanley. Pls approach with care and adhere to the overhead signals. pic.twitter.com/Et6D6RUSUR
— Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) November 14, 2018
Travel time is expected to be around 50 minutes and there is severe congestion around the J3 Swanley Interchange.
Lanes three and four remain closed on the matrix signs.
UPDATE -
Recovery of the broken down car is complete #A282 #DartCharge northbound btwn J1B and J1A #Dartford. All lanes are NOW OPEN however there is severe congestion in the area of approx 6.8 miles back to #M25 J4. Please plan ahead and safe travels this morning. pic.twitter.com/dzZphT4VgQ
— Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) November 14, 2018
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