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Queen Elizabeth II Bridge Closed After Police Incident
The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at the Dartford Crossing was closed southbound following a police incident. National Highways diverted clockwise traffic through the east tunnel while Essex and Kent police responded.
May 18, 3:12 PM·1m read1 source
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The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at the Dartford Crossing closed southbound after a police incident on Monday evening. National Highways said the road was closed between the M25 junction 31 at Lakeside/Purfleet and the A282 junction 1A at Dartford. Essex and Kent police forces were both at the scene.
The east tunnel of the Dartford
Crossing was closed to divert clockwise traffic. National Highways stated that the closure was implemented to manage the flow of vehicles. Essex Police said the incident had been resolved safely and traffic was expected to begin moving again shortly.
20:15 BST, traffic information provider Inrix reported significant delays and six miles of congestion. The provider also noted knock-on effects on the A13 and A1306 in both directions on the approaches to the M25.
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