You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. Tottenham are plotting a raid on Sporting Lisbon for Pedro Porro and academy graduate Marcus Edwards, Person seriously injured after being stabbed in south London, Ont. \u2014 BBC Radio London Travel (@BBCTravelAlert) October 19, 2021. "The bridge was closed for about half an hour until 16:00 due to a police incident, causing all traffic to be briefly diverted via one of Dartford Tunnels.". Dartford Crossing. Traffic travelling southbound on the M25 and A282 is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel. A diversion route is now in operation through one of the Dartford Tunnels. 13@Essex_Travel @EPControlRoom @BBC_Travel @essexlive @EssexTravelNews @BBCEssex @HeartEssexNews @essexhighways @HighwaysEAST pic.twitter.com/Ub3aIDAL7Y. The A282 Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. Essex Police have now urged people to avoid the area after being called to the QE2 Bridge today. See what's happening on the roads or trains near you by entering your postcode below or visit InYourArea for latest traffic info. "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. However, delays remain beyond Junction 3 with the M20 at Swanley. Traffic is slower heading clockwise, Inrix says: "Long delays on M25 Dartford Tunnel anti-clockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet). Kent. Essex Police confirmed that the man whose concern for welfare has been brought back to safety. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. RCMP and EMS crews were called to the scene about two kilometres north of Bowden in the northbound lanes shortly before 9:30 am. 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. "I have driven 176 miles in three and a half hours from Hertfordshire to Old Trafford and charged the car on the way. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. Get all your latest Easter news and stories here News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. ECO activists who caused miserable queues by climbing up a major M25 bridge were shot at with fireworks last night, video shows. Read about our approach to external linking. "Queueing traffic on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). Police and 10 fire appliances rushed to Napiershall Lane in Glasgow late on Wednesday night following reports of a building fire. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. 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They say they intend to stay up there for at least 24 hours. "This is a complex operation due to the height at which the protestors are currently situated and it may take some but we are working as quickly as possible," said the spokesperson. Traffic monitoring service Inrix says "long delays" remain, affecting the M25 and other routes, following the earlier incident. 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. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. Comments have been closed on this article. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. 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Traffic information site Inrix reports some motorists have been stuck for around 30 minutes while the accident is dealt with. The road remains closedfrom J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford) and drivers are being urged to avoid the area. "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. 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More than 22.48 million journeys will take place over the Easter weekend as Brits scramble to enjoy the glorious weather. Mr Trowland said: "Our government has enacted suicidal laws to accelerate oil production - killing human life and destroying our environment. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. More than 450 activists have been arrested so far. A tunnel was shut to allow for traffic flowing from Essex into Kent to travel southbound via one of the two tunnels. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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).