Anti-clockwise traffic is now able to use both tunnels again.". Clockwise traffic was temporarily rerouted through one of the tunnels but with the bridge reopened both tunnels are being used for anti-clockwise traffic. There are delays of up to an hour on the M25 this morning following a police incident. A diversion route is in place via the hollow triangle symbol. Police in Tampa are investigating after a person was shot to death early Friday morning outside a Suncoast Credit Union. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The right-hand tunnel was briefly shut to anti-clockwise traffic so it could be used to for clockwise traffic and there have been delays here ever since.". The group said one of the pair, Morgan Trowland, was a 39-year-old bridge design engineer from London. We want to hear from you. According to police, a pedestrian was hit by a car in the area of the junction with Broad O' Th' Lane. Read about our approach to external linking. 4am - 7am, Ali Miraj is Leading Britain's Conversation, Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? At 5am today, Essex Police warned the crossing would remain closed. Just Stop Oil claimed the bridge was expected to remain shut for at least 24 hours after two climbers ascended the two 84m masts on the North side. For other inquiries, Contact Us. During Covid the science was conveyed on a daily basis. They told MyLondon: "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the Dartford Crossing shortly after 2.50pm today (Tuesday 14 September). The group's protesters also spray painted the Met Police's HQ at Scotland Yard, while two others threw tomato soup over Vincent Van Gough's work Sunflowers. https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/m25-dartford-crossing-live-traffic-21568593, A former Northwich resident who defrauded a woman out of more than 21,000 has been jailed UKNIP, Vehicle being chased by Armed Police officers ploughs head on into Bus in Hackney East London UKNIP, Suspect arrested after break-in, stabbing at London home: Police, A&E crisis: London ambulances will only wait 45 minutes before leaving patients in, We are trapped: residents hit with soaring charges at luxury London homes, Photos show vicious moment dog attacks seal in West London, London news: Metropolitan Police issues appeal after woman goes missing in Brixton | UK | News, Two rushed to hospital after car ploughs into crowd in pub car park amid screams from horrified onlookers. The group said more than 450 of its supporters have been arrested during the last two weeks of action. "We want to be clear our priority is to keep people safe and keep Essex moving. Traffic monitoring system INRIX says: "Long delays and queueing traffic for six miles due to earlier Police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise between J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet) and J1a . 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The Dartford Crossing bridge has been . Just Stop Oil said protesters had scaled the suspension bridge via its cables, The A282 at the QE2 Bridge was closed for safety reasons, Just Stop Oil said: "Our political system is betraying the people of this country. Officers say they "in the process of removing two people" from the crossing after around 36 hours of disruption. There is added congestion to J29 A127 (Romford) also adding to the usual delays on the A13 to North Stifford and the A127 back to Basildon. For further information please visit https://t.co/neEKg4tQGm. Tailor your needs to suit you here. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can I'm willing to do this 'cos I'm not willing to sit back and see everything burn - Morgan, Civil EngineerOur corrupt politics is causing this disruption, it will end when gov #EndsNewOilandGasDonate https://t.co/HBHsudWj6v#QEIIBridge #FreeLouis #FreeJosh #Soup pic.twitter.com/hly5HnUDS2. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Essex Police confirm platform on QE2 bridge. A diversion route was in force earlier however it appears all lanes have reopened. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. This morning queues reached at least six-miles long as bridge designer Morgan and teacher Marcus refused to come down. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. The #QE2 Bridge on the #A282 / #M25 has been closed due to a Police incident. "I have been spending 200 officer days every day on this, who should be out in communities tackling the anti-social behaviour that matters to people, tackling knife crime. In its latest update, Inrix suggests delays are now easing: "Queueing traffic on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). Our supporters will be returning today, tomorrow and the next day and the next day after that and every day until our demand is met: no new oil and gas in the UK," said the group. Or; Traffic & Accidents; Report An Accident; Chat Room >> England >> Swanley >> Miscellaneous Road closure scheduled 07/02/2023 - 28/03/2023 due to Roadworks / License - Roadworks works (SGN) 23a College Road - Swanley, England Road Closed. An earlier incident on the M25 and QE2 Bridge clockwise happened between J30 A282 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to J1A A206 Bob Dunn Way. The closure caused a bottleneck on the M25 anticlockwise, forcing traffic into half the lanes usually used by traffic heading from Kent to Essex via the tunnels. 13@Essex_Travel @EPControlRoom @BBC_Travel @essexlive @EssexTravelNews @BBCEssex @HeartEssexNews @essexhighways @HighwaysEAST pic.twitter.com/Ub3aIDAL7Y. Categories . HP10 9TY. "Traffic easing on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). There are now severe delays of up to 60 minutes on approach to this incident on the #M25 clockwise J30 to J1A #QE2 bridge. Kent. Essex Police have shared a photo of the scene where the QE2 bridge on the M25 was closed off today due to protesters from Just Stop Oil. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via our Facebook page or on Twitter @kentlivenews. The A282 also connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital Motorway, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. The A282 southbound QEII bridge at the Dartford Crossing is closed and all anti-clockwise M25 traffic is being diverted - while the closure has prompted long delays of up to 60 minutes. A group spokesperson said it was protesting against new government oil and gas licences and that "it is expected that the bridge will remain shut for at least 24 hours". "We're working to be able to re-open the road as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience and understanding. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. A statement from Essex Police reads: "Our officers are continuing to work to resolve the issue on the Dartford Crossing after two people climbed up onto high cables. The High Court issued an interim injunction last year to deter environmental activists from staging demonstrations on the M25. An incident happened between J30 and J1A earlier this morning closing the clockwise carriageway. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. "Detour in operation - through one of the Dartford . The fire came after traffic came to a standstill on the M25 between J31 A1306 and J1A A206 after the Dartford Crossing was shut. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! Thousands of commuters were hit with miserable two-hour delays and six mile queues yesterday. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? The 1.7-mile (2.8km) bridge takes traffic southbound on the A282, which connects the M25 London Orbital Motorway from Essex to Kent. "We are urging drivers to avoid the area and plan their journey. \u2014 BBC Radio London Travel (@BBCTravelAlert) October 19, 2021. Eco protesters from Just Stop Oil scaled the QE2 bridge in the early hours of Monday, causing chaos for rush hour traffic. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. Meanwhile, the QEII Bridge at the M25s Dartford Crossing, used by 160,000 vehicles daily, remained closed today more than 24 hours after two activists climbed the 275ft masts and dangled off it. Tottenham are plotting a raid on Sporting Lisbon for Pedro Porro and academy graduate Marcus Edwards, Person seriously injured after being stabbed in south London, Ont. Morgan Trowland, 39 . And Thames Valley Police wrote on Twitter: "We are supporting @RBFRSofficial at the scene of a fire at an industrial building which is believed to store Pyrotechnics. . Continue with Recommended Cookies. Police and 10 fire appliances rushed to Napiershall Lane in Glasgow late on Wednesday night following reports of a building fire. Drivers face eight mile queues as crash closes QE2 bridge. You can also use our In Your Area widget for traffic updates wherever you are in Kent. The clockwise carriageway of the M25 was closed between J30 and J1A as police dealt with the incident. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? A police scene at the Funicular bridge in Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River valley on Thursday, March 2, 2023. . Traffic appears to be at a standstill on the M25 in the approach to the QE2 Bridge. It's costing us hundreds of thousands of pounds. The police are looking into the incident. 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