Updated information below

BREAKING NOW: EIGHT miles of traffic on M25 after crash between two motorbikes and car

 

A broken down car on the M25 QE2 Bridge has shut down a lane causing long delays today.

Traffic is struggling on the Dartford Crossing clockwise from junction 31 (Lakeside - Purfleet) to junction 1A (Swanscombe).

There is currently congestion to beyond junction 30.

Traffic feed Inrix is reported that lane four of four is currently closed on the crossing.

It is currently reported "delays and very slow traffic" in the area.

We will update you with further information below.

UPDATE: 

  • All traffic has now been held. 
  • A traffic statement read: "Traffic has been held on the bridge while recovery works take place to the vehicle in lane four."
  • Good news - All lanes have reopened. Thanks for keeping up to date with us here. 


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