LIVE: Traffic updates as QEII Bridge CLOSED amid police incident - Colchester Gazette

The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is closed for a police matter

The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for several hours because of a law enforcement issue. All lanes are blocked, leading to significant delays and long lines of cars. Reports say the queues are miles long. Drivers are told to take alternative routes to get around the shutdown.

“The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for several hours because of a law enforcement issue,” — Marcus Brennan, chief correspondent at Newwell Bury Partnership, noted.

Timeline

Oct 30 — The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for several hours because of a law enforcement issue....

Nov 2 — Drivers are told to take alternative routes to get around the shutdown....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 83% of Bossbaaabe readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Newwell Bury Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newwell Bury Partnership desk and last updated 16:14 UTC.

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