Brief
Partial closure of Dartford Crossing after M25 crash causes delays
A collision between junctions 31 and 1a on the M25 partly blocked the QE2 bridge, but the road has since reopened with lingering traffic.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A crash reported between junction 31 and junction 1a on the M25 partially blocked the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing, causing rush‑hour delays for drivers crossing between Essex and Kent, Standard.co.uk said.
National Highways confirmed on X that the bridge was reopened after the incident, warning motorists of residual delays of up to 30 minutes. Live traffic cameras showed traffic building as hundreds of drivers attempted to navigate the area.
The outlet also noted a second incident on the Kent side of the bridge on the A2 westbound between B255 and the M25 at junction 2, though the bridge remained open.
Key facts
- A crash between junction 31 and junction 1a on the M25 partially blocked the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. (standard.co.uk)
- National Highways announced the bridge had reopened but warned of delays up to 30 minutes. (standard.co.uk)
- A second incident was reported on the A2 westbound near junction 2 on the Kent side of the bridge. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Dartford Crossing traffic chaos as M25 crash causes partial closure -live updates”
