If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. Due to swift actions by the Kent fire and rescue . Motorists have been warned to expect further traffic chaos during the protest by Just Stop Oil, which has seen two men straddling the suspension cables of the QEII Bridge. It came after a crash in Surrey and a separate 'police incident' at the Dartford Crossing brought traffic to a standstill. 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The QE2 Bridge Crossing also remained closed after two protesters climbed up Credit: UkNewsinPictures. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Inrix is no longer reporting delays on this stretch of the M25. Morgan Trowland, 39 . There are queues back past junction 30 for the A13. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? Traffic appears to be at a standstill on the M25 in the approach to the QE2 Bridge. 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Motorists were also being diverted away from the crossing although it is due to reopen shortly. Traffic has been released into both tunnels anticlockwise as the QE2 bridge is now open for clockwise traffic once more. 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. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Police have closed the Dartford Crossing after two people climbed the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at 3.50am; Essex Police says it is dealing with them 'as quickly and as safely' as possible, but . More than 22.48 million journeys will take place over the Easter weekend as Brits scramble to enjoy the glorious weather. 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Traffic is still able to travel in both directions through the tunnels, but the decreased capacity is causing delays of several hours on the M25 and the A282, as well as congestion on the local roads in the area. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. "Two lanes were closed whilst a vehicle was recovered. The A282 Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. Yesterday the group vowed to return every day until its demands to axe new oil and gas are met. According to investigators, three vehicles, including the motorcyclist, were traveling north in the inside lane of the bridge. Motorists were also being diverted away from the crossing although it is due to reopen shortly. Do you want the latest crime, sport, or breaking news in London straight to your inbox? Motorists are reporting delays of more than 30 minutes at the . But Brits have been hit by delays on land, sea and air as the four-day weekend unfolded. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. "We expect the bridge to remain closed this evening and into tomorrow morning's rush hour," police said on Monday night, advising motorists to use an alternative route if possible. 2023 BBC. "The law is annoyingly complicated," he said. Desperate drivers tried to find alternative routes. The chaos has sparked traffic carnage with two hour delays and six miles of . Mr Trowland said: "Our government has enacted suicidal laws to accelerate oil production - killing human life and destroying our environment. Mounties say a woman in her 20's, one of four occupants in an SUV, was pronounced dead at the . A statement said: "We are currently on the scene of an incident on the #Dartford River Crossing. Gridlock on the M25 in Kent with Ten mile jams reported back over the QE2 Bridge following an HGV Fire near Darenth Interchange. Kent. Essex Roads Policing tweeted: Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. More than 20 people were arrested on Sunday after some activists glued themselves to the road in Shoreditch High Street in east London. "Overall, the picture is busy but generally the traffic is flowing.". More fossil fuel licenses means global genocide. For other inquiries, Contact Us. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. "We will take action against anyone who puts life in danger or things they can selfishly stop others getting to work or getting on with their lives. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Tailor your needs to suit you here. Listen to It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. A diversion route was in force earlier however it appears all lanes have reopened. A total of 1,236 flights in the UK were cancelled by airlines between March 28 and April 12, according to data company Cirium a 428 per cent increase on the same period in 2019. A police pursuit in Minneapolis Friday morning ended with the suspect vehicle flipping over an overpass bridge, landing next to I-94. Drivers have been warned to expect delays on the M25 this morning. A Gannett Company. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. "Long delays cleared on M25 Dartford Tunnel anticlockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet)," said Inrix said. A tunnel was shut to allow for traffic flowing from Essex into Kent to travel southbound via one of the two tunnels. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Traffic backlogged between junction 31 and junction 1A as two lanes were closed and drivers were warned to take extra care. 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). Police have safely helped a man from the QE2 Bridge this morning (March 19). The bridge re-opened shortly before 4pm after being shut for around an hour and a half. The exact nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed however Essex Police and East of England Ambulance Service have been approached for comment. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. Essex Police are at the scene dealing with the incident that is causing traffic to build. Police received reports of protesters scaling the bridge's masts at the Dartford Crossing at 03:50 BST. An earlier police incident shut the clockwise carriageway for over 3 hours this morning until all lanes recently reopened. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The driver of an SUV slowed down for traffic, but the 50-year-old motorcyclist "failed . QE2 Bridge closed so traffic is using the right-hand tunnel. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. Asked by Nick Ferrari at Breakfast about the sense police "are not doing enough" after a series of protests, Sir Mark said they needed to judge the "scale of disruption". There are two-hour delays in both directions and five to six miles of congestion, said National Highways. "Emergency services attended and are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? "We want to be clear our priority is to keep people safe and keep Essex moving. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. There are major delays following an HGV fire on the M25 near the Darenth Interchange. Today marks the 18th consecutive day of environmental group Just Stop Oil's protests, which have involved road blocks and vandalism. It's costing us hundreds of thousands of pounds. Published by at 14 Marta, 2021. A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the Dartford Crossing shortly after 2.50pm today (Tuesday 14 September). 17 October 2022, 07:24 | Updated: 19 October 2022, 09:26. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Traffic has now resumed and appears to be moving once again. "The crossing has been closed whist the incident is being dealt with. 23 Feb. Football team aims to improve men's mental health. Who is London mayoral candidate Niko Omilana? Officers were called to the bridge at 2.40am this morning with concerns for the welfare of a man on the A282 in Thurrock. An earlier incident on motorway closed the clockwise carriageway between J30 and J1A creating severe congestion in the area. In its latest update, Inrix suggests delays are now easing: "Queueing traffic on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). On 8 September 2022, at 15:10 BST, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning British monarch, died of old age at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, at the age of 96.