Comments have been closed on this article. A Just Stop Oil spokesperson said today: "Ordinary people are right to be upset, frustrated, irritated, angry - their lives have been disrupted.". The A282 Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. 3:46. Congestion to J30 (Lakeside / Purfleet). "A full closure is in place on the M4 motorway, diversions are in place J 13 and 14.". "Detour in operation - through one of the Dartford Tunnels. two activists climbed the 275ft masts and dangled off it, stopped a sick baby from getting to hospital, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). A diversion route is now in operation through one of the Dartford Tunnels. "We will provide an update on the situation as soon as we practically can.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The M25 has been plunged into chaos after a 'police incident' closed the clockwise side of the QE2 Bridge at the Dartford Crossing this afternoon (September 14). inaccuracy or intrusion, then please . See what's happening on the roads or trains near you by entering your postcode below or visit InYourArea for latest traffic info. Officers have been working to resolve the situation since the early hours of Monday morning. Report An Accident; Chat Room >> England >> Swanley >> Miscellaneous Road closure scheduled 27/02/2023 - 17/04/2023 due to Roadworks / License - Roadworks works (SGN) 63 College Road - Swanley, England Road Closed. Contact Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123, or visit www.samaritans.org. 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. The authorities are criminally failing to get this grim science communicated. Inrix is reporting that delays have now cleared anticlockwise on the M25. Police first received reports at 3.50am as two people climbed up the 84m masts on the north side of the bridge. HP10 9TY. Both will be arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance when they are eventually brought down. 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Traffic travelling southbound on the M25 and A282 is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel. Kent Police has since confirmed that there were no arrests made during today's demonstration. The two people who remain at height on the bridge have put themselves in considerable danger and as a result, we and our emergency services face a considerable challenge. 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. Listen to "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Last week their blockade in Knightsbridge, West London, stopped a sick baby from getting to hospital. Essex Police are at the scene dealing with the incident that is causing traffic to build. Traffic has now dramatically improved and is around a ten minute delay time. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. Eco protesters from Just Stop Oil scaled the QE2 bridge in the early hours of Monday, causing chaos for rush hour traffic. 23 Feb. Council cabinet agrees 9.99% council tax rise. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 4am - 7am, Ali Miraj is Leading Britain's Conversation, Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News. . Manage Settings To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. 17 October 2022, 07:24 | Updated: 19 October 2022, 09:26. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The 2.8km-long (1.7 mile) QEII bridge southbound, and two 1.4km-long (0.8 mile) tunnels northbound . Morgan Trowland, 39, a bridge design engineer from London, said: As a professional civil engineer, each year as I renew my registration, I commit to acting within our code of ethics, which requires me to safeguard human life and welfare and the environment. 1 year ago 13:29 Olivia Stringer. Dartford Crossing: Moment Just Stop Oil protesters brought down from QE2 bridge. or "The QEII bridge is closed to allow us to resolve the situation as safely as possible and a diversion is in place through the tunnel. Stay tuned to our live blog for the latest live updates. break and enter, police say London, Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault at adult care centre in Hayes, west London | UK News. Diversions for traffic using the M25 east of London were put in place via the Dartford . Anticlockwise congestion to J2 (A2 . Met Police officers removed and arrested them. "We appreciate your patience and understanding and will keep you updated.". "Traffic easing on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). It came after a crash in Surrey and a separate 'police incident' at the Dartford Crossing brought traffic to a standstill. The reality star was handed his sentence in court today (March 3) - but should it have been tougher? 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. INCIDENT: QE2 Bridge (7.05am) Police are currently on the scene of an incident on the QE2 Bridge. The protest is the 17th in a row for the group, with 450 arrests after incidents including a tin of soup being hurled at Van Gough's Sunflowers painting in the National Gallery and the spray painting of New Scotland Yard's famous revolving sign. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "I have driven 176 miles in three and a half hours from Hertfordshire to Old Trafford and charged the car on the way. The hygiene ratings for every Wetherspoons pub in Essex revealed, 28 of the best places to eat in Essex in 2023 and the reasons why, Best restaurants in Essex to visit including Talbooth and Roslin Beach, Historic ocean treaty agreed after decade of talks, China looks at reforms to deepen Xi's control, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces, 'The nurses wanted me to feel guilty about my abortion, From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor. It has left significant queues for drivers on the approach to the bridge. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue said they believed there were possible pyrotechnics and fireworks on the scene of the Newbury blast. Mounties say a woman in her 20's, one of four occupants in an SUV, was pronounced dead at the . The road reopened at 6.30am however there were long delays of up to 90 minutes. 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. Have you got a story for us? Read about our approach to external linking. A police spokeswoman said: "We were called to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge just before 6.30am today, Sunday, August 28. "Please avoid the area and plan your journey. Two lanes of the QE2 bridge are currently blocked this afternoon (Monday, November 29), causing severe delays to clockwise traffic. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Conservative MP for Dartford in Kent, Gareth Johnson, said it was "wrong" for the activists to "impose their views" on people trying to get to work and school. The clockwise carriageway has been closed between J30 and J1A, causing delays of up to 60 minutes. 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. Despite traffic now being cleared to use both tunnels, congestion remains. M25 clockwise J30 to J1A #QE2 bridge - All open - There are delays in area, please allow extra time for your journey. "This is not a one day event, expect us every day and anywhere. Read more: Just Stop Oil protestors throw soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers in the National Gallery, Read more: Furious driver taking wife to hospital berates Just Stop Oil protesters in east London. 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An incident happened between J30 and J1A earlier this morning closing the clockwise carriageway. Traffic has been released into both tunnels anticlockwise as the QE2 bridge is now open for clockwise traffic once more. Jack Tooth. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Kent. Holidaymakers were even advised toarrive at airports a dayearly to drop off their luggage in a bid to dodge queues. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. Travel time is 15 minutes. "Emergency services attended and are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. 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It later confirmed the motorway was reopened in both directions shortly before 6pm. The nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed. The High Court issued an interim injunction last year to deter environmental activists from staging demonstrations on the M25. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. The bridge was reopened shortly after.". Essex Wetherspoons: What are all their hygiene ratings? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. You can also use our In Your Area widget for traffic updates wherever you are in Kent. Earlier, National Highways East said on Twitter there were "delays of two hours in both directions, with eight miles of congestion anti-clockwise and seven miles of congestion clockwise". The victim was taken to Tampa General Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. contact the editor here. Youngs Transport Ltd in Purfleet on the north bank of the river, told BBC Essex, some activists glued themselves to the road in Shoreditch High Street, issued an interim injunction last year to deter environmental activists, has described the actions of demonstrators as "self-defeating", Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Chris Rock jokes about Oscars slap in Netflix show, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes. According to police, a pedestrian was hit by a car in the area of the junction with Broad O' Th' Lane. Long delays continue on the M25 from J31 to J1A, the A13 in both directions approaching the M25, and routes through Lakeside and Purfleet. The blaze ripped through the cab of the HGV that was loaded with rounded timber. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. Delays peaked at over 90 minutes for commuters heading towards the QE2 Bridge. It's costing us hundreds of thousands of pounds. DRIVERS were hit with travel chaos today after a firework factory blast closed the M4 and a separate accident sparked a seven-mile tailback on the M25. Pictures showed the two demonstrators had unfurled a pink Just Stop Oil banner. The police are looking into the incident. Kent Police is looking into the incident after the fireworks were set off from Greenhithe.
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