To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "Traffic easing on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford). ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Florida troopers said a St. Petersburg man on a motorcycle was killed following a crash on the Skyway Bridge. Essex Police confirm platform on QE2 bridge. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! An incident happened between J30 and J1A earlier this morning closing the clockwise carriageway. Delays peaked at over 90 minutes for commuters heading towards the QE2 Bridge. Motorists are advised to avoid travelling to the Dartford Crossing and should consider alternative routes where possible. The road was reopened in both ways after just under two hours. "We will provide an update on the situation as soon as we practically can.". Motorists were also being diverted away from the crossing although it is due to reopen shortly. Two people have been charged in connection with protests on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. All lanes have been re-opened. The A282 southbound QEII bridge at the Dartford Crossing is closed and all anti-clockwise M25 traffic is being diverted - while the closure has prompted long delays of up to 60 minutes. And Thames Valley Police wrote on Twitter: "We are supporting @RBFRSofficial at the scene of a fire at an industrial building which is believed to store Pyrotechnics. Staff shortages have broughtchaos to airportsamid soaring demand forEastergetaways, with airlinescancelling hundreds of flights. Activists walked out onto the A4 road outside Barons Court tube station, West London, at around 7.45am today. 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). Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. contact the editor here. Travel time is 15 minutes.". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Traffic travelling southbound on the M25 and A282 is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Police received reports of protesters scaling the bridge's masts at the Dartford Crossing at 03:50 BST. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The 2.8km-long (1.7 mile) QEII bridge southbound, and two 1.4km-long (0.8 mile) tunnels northbound . pic.twitter.com/evJ4rNakxd. 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 A282 Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. MnDOT traffic cameras show the moment the teens crashed a Kia through the bridge after speeding up an exit ramp, flipping over the side before landing right side up alongside I-94 at 49th Avenue . As the disaster unfolded Saturday night, more than 1,700 emergency response forces were dispatched, including more than 500 firefighters, 1,100 police officials, and about 70 government workers. At 7:35 a.m., RCMP were called to a serious . The exact nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed. ", But he said he was sympathetic to those affected by the protests, saying: "I understand your point, it's frustrating for Londoners, it's damn frustrating for me too.". Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman has described the actions of demonstrators as "self-defeating" and "completely indefensible". Clockwise traffic was temporarily rerouted through one of the tunnels but with the bridge reopened both tunnels are being used for anti-clockwise traffic. Long delays continue on the M25 from J31 to J1A, the A13 in both directions approaching the M25, and routes through Lakeside and Purfleet. Gridlock on the M25 in Kent with Ten mile jams reported back over the QE2 Bridge following an HGV Fire near Darenth Interchange. "Two lanes were closed whilst a vehicle was recovered. Get all your latest Easter news and stories here News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "All traffic is instead going to run through one of the Dartford Tunnels.". There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. The clockwise carriageway of the M25 was closed between J30 and J1A as police dealt with the incident. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Ali Miraj Officers were on the scene of an incident on the QE2 Bridge, which provides a key route between Thurrock and Dartford, at 6.30am today. What's for dinner? Just after 12pm National Highways said there were currently delays of around two hours in both directions. You can get in touch by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. Both will be arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance when they are eventually brought down. ECO activists who caused miserable queues by climbing up a major M25 bridge were shot at with fireworks last night, video shows. Traffic has now resumed and appears to be moving once again. NOBLES later succumbed to his injuries. Rob Hollyman, director of Youngs Transport Ltd in Purfleet on the north bank of the river, told BBC Essex: "It's absolutely dreadful. National Highways will be facilitating a diversion through one of the tunnels. 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. Please report any comments that break our rules. MOTORISTS were urged to avoid a busy south Essex bridge this morning due to a police incident. By Francesca Gillett Patrick Grafton-Green. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. Traffic monitoring system INRIX says: "Long delays and queueing traffic for six miles due to earlier Police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise between J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet) and J1a . Officers say they "in the process of removing two people" from the crossing after around 36 hours of disruption. This is an act of resistance against a criminal government and their genocidal death project. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The group's protesters also spray painted the Met Police's HQ at Scotland Yard, while two others threw tomato soup over Vincent Van Gough's work Sunflowers. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. More fossil fuel licenses means global genocide", Southbound traffic was being diverted via the Dartford Tunnel, which normally only takes traffic travelling north on the M25, Essex Police said the two people were "currently at height", Nationals Highways said there were delays of two hours travelling northbound and southbound, Protesters were dragged away by members of the public in Shoreditch, east London, on Sunday, Just Stop Oil says more than 450 of its supporters have been arrested over the last two weeks at various sites, including outside Buckingham Palace. 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Comments have been closed on this article. For further updates on the M25 traffic, or other major incidents in and around Kent, try our KentLive traffic and travel group. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 13@Essex_Travel @EPControlRoom @BBC_Travel @essexlive @EssexTravelNews @BBCEssex @HeartEssexNews @essexhighways @HighwaysEAST pic.twitter.com/Ub3aIDAL7Y. This morning queues reached at least six-miles long as bridge designer Morgan and teacher Marcus refused to come down. Officers were called to the bridge at 2.40am this morning with concerns for the welfare of a man on the A282 in Thurrock. . Police said the incident would take "some time to resolve". A spokesman for Essex Police told EssexLive: "We are currently dealing with an incident on the Dartford Crossing which means it is closed. **M25 DARTFORD RIVER CROSSING CLOSED** "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman in the area shortly after 10am this morning, Saturday 16 April. 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. Essex Police are believed to be on the scene. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue said they believed there were possible pyrotechnics and fireworks on the scene of the Newbury blast. Thousands of commuters were hit with miserable two-hour delays and six mile queues yesterday. Police tackling the protest on the QEII Bridge have brought in a special raised platform. The group said more than 450 of its supporters have been arrested during the last two weeks of action. The A282 Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road. The Dartford Crossing bridge has been . The Dartford Crossing had one tunnel closed going anticlockwise from Kent due to an incident on the QE2 Bridge. Kent. Mr Trowland said: "Our government has enacted suicidal laws to accelerate oil production - killing human life and destroying our environment. 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. LBC All lanes have been re-opened. The A282 also connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital . What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? 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). Report of 'firearms incident' and man in critical . "Emergency services attended and are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. "The crossing has been closed whist the incident is being dealt with. Marcus, 33, a teacher from London said "too many people in this country simply dont know the scale and intensity" of climate change. The group said one of the pair, Morgan Trowland, was a 39-year-old bridge design engineer from London. Traffic appears to be at a standstill on the M25 in the approach to the QE2 Bridge. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Congestion to J30 (Lakeside / Purfleet). Jack Tooth. Stay tuned to our live blog for the latest live updates. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. A Just Stop Oil spokesperson said today: "Ordinary people are right to be upset, frustrated, irritated, angry - their lives have been disrupted.". The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. Traffic has now dramatically improved and is around a ten minute delay time. I know this situation is incredibly frustrating, but we are doing everything possible to resolve this situation as quickly and as safely as possible.". Our priority is to keep our county moving but we also have a duty of care to the two people, as well as those who may be involved in any resolution at height.. The clockwise carriageway has been closed between J30 and J1A, causing delays of up to 60 minutes. The bridge was closed on Monday after it was scaled by the two climbers from the group, whose demands include that the government "halts all new oil and gas licences and consents". contact the editor here. 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. "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.". Essex Roads Policing tweeted: Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. At around 2.40am officers from Essex Police were called after concerns for the welfare of a man who . Our political system is betraying the people of this country. 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"Emergency services attended and are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. It came after a crash in Surrey and a separate 'police incident' at the Dartford Crossing brought traffic to a standstill. View our online Press Pack. 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). On 8 September 2022, at 15:10 BST, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning British monarch, died of old age at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, at the age of 96. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. North of the river, there are delays past Junction 29 heading clockwise towards the bridge. 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. Take our personality quiz and find out. I'm really frustrated.". We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Police in Tampa are investigating after a person was shot to death early Friday morning outside a Suncoast Credit Union. More fossil fuel licenses means global genocide. "We appreciate your patience and understanding and will keep you updated.". Yesterday the group vowed to return every day until its demands to axe new oil and gas are met. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. 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. The bridge was reopened shortly after.". More than 450 activists have been arrested so far. "Detour in operation - through one of the Dartford Tunnels. One person was seriously injured in the crash and another was arrested, police said. Listen to The authorities are criminally failing to get this grim science communicated. Kent. Drivers were late for job interviews, ambulances had to be rerouted and workers failed to get to their jobs in time. What science tells us about the afterlife. Traffic has been released into both tunnels anticlockwise as the QE2 bridge is now open for clockwise traffic once more. The Queen Elizabeth II bridge has been closed this afternoon after police were called over "concerns for man's welfare". 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Anti-clockwise traffic is now able to use both tunnels again.". By Sheldon Spackman. Starts at Feb 27, 2023 00:00am Until: Apr 17, 2023 10:59pm Severity: Serious. HP10 9TY. A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the Dartford Crossing shortly after 2.50pm today (Tuesday 14 September). "I cant challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so Im taking direct action, occupying the QE2 bridge until the government stops all new oil. "Please avoid the area and plan your journey. "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.". "I'm sitting in a traffic jam instead of being at work running the business.". Dangerous dog reports rise 7.8% in 2022. There are long queues on the M25 today following an earlier incident on the QE2 bridge. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? "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. Who is London mayoral candidate Niko Omilana? "Congestion to J29 (Romford / Basildon), the A13 in both directions approaching the M25, and routes through Lakeside and Purfleet. The bridge re-opened shortly before 4pm after being shut for around an hour and a half. "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. The road reopened at 6.30am however there were long delays of up to 90 minutes. You can also use our In Your Area widget for traffic updates wherever you are in Kent. Essex Police were called to reports with concern for the welfare of a man on the A282 around 2.40am this morning. Extra officers were present throughout the town ahead of the anti-refugee protest. "I have been spending 200 officer days every day on this, who should be out in communities tackling the anti-social behaviour that matters to people, tackling knife crime. Elsewhere, there were 40 minutes delays on the M6 and traffic on the M4 and M5 near Bristol. "Long delays due to earlier police incident on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise from J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford)," Inrix says. "People rely on the strategic road network for so many things and they have a right to expect it to operate as it should.". The ongoing incident has meant the bridge has now been closed for over 24 hours. Police have not given any indication as to whne the QEII bridge is likely to reopen. Just Stop Oil said the two supporters ascended the two 84m (275ft) masts at the northern end of the bridge. The road remains closedfrom J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford) and drivers are being urged to avoid the area. Image: Stewart Cowper. 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