Live M25 traffic updates after one tunnel closed at Dartford Crossing due to incident

The M25 is partially closed this morning after an accident on the Dartford Crossing (Sunday, June 26). The incident has occurred on the anticlockwise carriageway, involving visitors coming from Kent throughout into Essex.

Two lanes are closed as is the right-hand tunnel underneath the river while the incident is handled. The left-hand tunnel, which is the smaller of the 2 at solely 4.8 metres excessive, continues to be open with all visitors being directed via it.

Site visitors heading into Thurrock has been affected however on the time of writing, there aren’t any extreme delays. Motorists coming from Dartford are experiencing some visitors from the crossing bac to junction 1a of the A282.

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It isn’t identified how lengthy the M25 will probably be shut for, nevertheless, delays are predicted if the closure stays all through the morning, with these travelling to Lakeside Procuring Centre being caught in visitors hold-ups. No accidents have been reported at this stage, however emergency companies have been contacted for remark.

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