We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Essex Police have now urged people to avoid the area after being called to the QE2 Bridge today. National Highways said: "The M4 is closed in both directions between J13 - J14 due to a large building fire near the M4 causing debris to land in the carriageway. Essex Police said the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing was closed to traffic after two people "climbed onto the bridge and are currently at height". The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. The Dartford Tunnel usually carries traffic northbound. For further information please visit https://t.co/neEKg4tQGm. "I can't challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so I'm taking direct action.". More than 450 activists have been arrested so far. GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The crash of a truck into a group of 20 bicyclists on a bridge that killed two and injured . The exact nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed however Essex Police and East of England Ambulance Service have been approached for comment. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Essex Roads Policing tweeted: "Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please police incident qe2 bridge. "We want to be clear our priority is to keep people safe and keep Essex moving. Officers thanked those travelling for their "patience and understanding". The #QE2 Bridge on the #A282 / #M25 has been closed due to a Police incident. The Friarton Bridge has been closed in both directions due to a "police incident". A diversion route was in force earlier however it appears all lanes have reopened. Continue with Recommended Cookies. An AA Maps update said: "Bridge closed and delays due to police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). pic.twitter.com/GsBszpHgtX, READ MORE >>Man stabbed in the leg moments after car is 'driven at him' in Essex. It is understood neither of the protesters were hurt. More fossil fuel licenses means global genocide. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Police have not given any indication as to whne the QEII bridge is likely to reopen. The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. "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. Essex Police are at the scene dealing with the incident that is causing traffic to build. "Queueing traffic on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). The closure caused a bottleneck on the M25 anticlockwise, forcing traffic into half the lanes usually used by traffic heading from Kent to Essex via the tunnels. An earlier incident on motorway closed the clockwise carriageway between J30 and J1A creating severe congestion in the area. The right-hand tunnel was briefly shut to anti-clockwise traffic so it could be used to for clockwise traffic and there have been delays here ever since.". Elsewhere, drivers were furious this morning when 26 eco-activists blocked another road, gluing themselves to the tarmac and using lock-ons to avoid being forced off. Inrix says traffic is now easing clockwise too. break and enter, police say London, Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault at adult care centre in Hayes, west London | UK News. The exact nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed. Asked by Nick Ferrari at Breakfast about the sense police "are not doing enough" after a series of protests, Sir Mark said they needed to judge the "scale of disruption". And Essex Police is bringing in a special raised platform to let specialists work at height and to engage with the two protesters. You can check on traffic and travel where you are using this handy tool: Traffic is slowly improving on the M25 this morning towards the QE2 bridge. We want to hear from you. Gridlock on the M25 in Kent with Ten mile jams reported back over the QE2 Bridge following an HGV Fire near Darenth Interchange. Traffic is slower heading clockwise, Inrix says: "Long delays on M25 Dartford Tunnel anti-clockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet). Drivers have been warned to expect delays on the M25 this morning. 23 Feb. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. Both will be arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance when they are eventually brought down. Essex Police were called to reports with concern for the welfare of a man on the A282 around 2.40am this morning. Clockwise traffic was temporarily rerouted through one of the tunnels but with the bridge reopened both tunnels are being used for anti-clockwise traffic. Traffic backlogged between junction 31 and junction 1A as two lanes were closed and drivers were warned to take extra care. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The incident led to motorists being caught in nine-mile long tailbacks after both the QE2 Bridge and Dartford Tunnels were closed for almost seven hours during rush-hour traffic on Friday night. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Jack Tooth. two activists climbed the 275ft masts and dangled off it, stopped a sick baby from getting to hospital, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). One person is dead and four others injured after a three vehicle crash on the QE2 near Bowden today. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Two way working is being set up through one of the Dartford Tunnels. They told MyLondon: "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the Dartford Crossing shortly after 2.50pm today (Tuesday 14 September). Travel time is 15 minutes.". "We will take action against anyone who puts life in danger or things they can selfishly stop others getting to work or getting on with their lives.". Please take extra care on the roads.. 13@Essex_Travel @EPControlRoom @BBC_Travel @essexlive @EssexTravelNews @BBCEssex @HeartEssexNews @essexhighways @HighwaysEAST pic.twitter.com/Ub3aIDAL7Y. Police said on Tuesday they had arrived at the bridge with a "raised platform" to "allow specialists to work at . Essex Police are believed to be on the scene. Traffic travelling southbound on the M25 and A282 is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel. "I think they're crazy. Morgan Trowland, 39 . 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. 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. . Traffic is currently backing to J29 A127 (Upminster), with travel time at 45 minutes. Yesterday the group vowed to return every day until its demands to axe new oil and gas are met. HOMESTEAD (KDKA) - One person was Our supporters will be returning today, tomorrow and the next day and the next day after that and every day until our demand is met: no new oil and gas in the UK," said the group. There is added congestion to J29 A127 (Romford) also adding to the usual delays on the A13 to North Stifford and the A127 back to Basildon. A pedestrian taken to hospital after an incident in Astley Bridge suffered minor injuries, police said. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? 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Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. She was succeeded by her eldest son, Charles III. Image: Stewart Cowper. Traffic travelling southbound on the M25 and A282 is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sign up to ournewsletters to get updates sent straight to your inbox. The group said one of the pair, Morgan Trowland, was a 39-year-old bridge design engineer from London. Why isnt the most existential threat that humanity has ever faced on the news every day? 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. Just Stop Oil says the two climbers ascended the two 84m masts on the north side of the crossing and the group expect the bridge will remain shut for at least 24 hours. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the industrial building, believed to store pyrotechnics, shortly after 1.30pm between Junction 13-14 in Westbrook, Newbury. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. All traffic was briefly being diverted via one of Dartford Tunnels. NOBLES later succumbed to his injuries. . Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's North of the river, there are delays past Junction 29 heading clockwise towards the bridge. Two lanes of the QE2 bridge are currently blocked this afternoon (Monday, November 29), causing severe delays to clockwise traffic. pic.twitter.com/evJ4rNakxd. "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.". Morgan Trowland, 39, a bridge design engineer from London, said: "Our government has enacted suicidal laws to accelerate oil production: killing human life and destroying our environment. Police have still yet to confirm the exact nature of the incident. The Queen's death was publicly announced at 18:30. Two people have been charged in connection with protests on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Traffic monitoring service Inrix says "long delays" remain, affecting the M25 and other routes, following the earlier incident.