"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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Yesterday the group vowed to return every day until its demands to axe new oil and gas are met. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. According to police, a pedestrian was hit by a car in the area of the junction with Broad O' Th' Lane. 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. 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). Traffic backlogged between junction 31 and junction 1A as two lanes were closed and drivers were warned to take extra care. 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. Police first received reports at 3.50am as two people climbed up the 84m masts on the north side of the bridge. Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow said: We are working as quickly and as safely as possible to resolve this situation. There are now severe delays of up to 60 minutes on approach to this incident on the #M25 clockwise J30 to J1A #QE2 bridge. LBC \u2014 BBC Radio London Travel (@BBCTravelAlert) October 19, 2021. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. Our political system is betraying the people of this country. ", 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.". Traffic is backing up between J31 and J1A and drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible for the next 60 - 90 minutes. 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.". MOTORISTS were urged to avoid a busy south Essex bridge this morning due to a police incident. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. Two members of climate change group Just Stop Oil scaled the 84m-high masts on the north side of the bridge on Monday to "demand that the government halts all new oil and gas licences and consents". The estimated travel time between Junction 3 and the Dartford Crossing is around 40 minutes, according to Google Maps. The group said one of the pair, Morgan Trowland, was a 39-year-old bridge design engineer from London. A furious taxi driver also told a group of eco-yobs that they were blocking people from getting to hospital in Park Lane, Central London, on Sunday. 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. Just Stop Oil's latest pictures on social media show a man apparently lying in what looks like a hammock. Essex Police confirmed the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Crossing was . The Dartford Crossing bridge has been closed and there are long tailbacks after two oil protesters climbed the structure. 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Police received reports of protesters scaling the bridge's masts at the Dartford Crossing at 03:50 BST. Traffic has ground to a halt in both directions along the QE2 bridge this morning as police responded to Police incident on the bridge. "All traffic is instead going to run through one of the Dartford Tunnels.". This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. The 1.7-mile (2.8km) bridge takes traffic southbound on the A282, which connects the M25 London Orbital Motorway from Essex to Kent. During Covid the science was conveyed on a daily basis. Sign up to ournewsletters to get updates sent straight to your inbox. "Please avoid the area and plan your journey. Two lanes of the QE2 bridge are currently blocked this afternoon (Monday, November 29), causing severe delays to clockwise traffic. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Stay tuned to our live blog for the latest live updates. Please report any comments that break our rules. Slow #M25 Clockwise from J29 Romford to QE2 Bridge after a Police incident earlier on. or A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. 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. Travel time is 15 minutes. "We're working to be able to re-open the road as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience and understanding. Just Stop Oil said the two supporters ascended the two 84m (275ft) masts at the northern end of the bridge. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Essex Police confirm platform on QE2 bridge. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Who is London mayoral candidate Niko Omilana? 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 . Jack Tooth. Police are currently on the scene of an incident on the QE2 Bridge. One person was seriously injured in the crash and another was arrested, police said. A Just Stop Oil spokesperson said today: "Ordinary people are right to be upset, frustrated, irritated, angry - their lives have been disrupted.". There are also delays on approaching roads to the M25, including on the A13 near Thurrock and the A2 near Darenth. The Director of Law Enforcement was notified of the incident and has directed . Essex Police are believed to be on the scene. The Dartford Crossing had one tunnel closed going anticlockwise from Kent due to an incident on the QE2 Bridge. "I have driven 176 miles in three and a half hours from Hertfordshire to Old Trafford and charged the car on the way. Last week their blockade in Knightsbridge, West London, stopped a sick baby from getting to hospital. Diversions for traffic using the M25 east of London were put in place via the Dartford Tunnel. Police in Tampa are investigating after a person was shot to death early Friday morning outside a Suncoast Credit Union. "The QE2 bridge was closed for about half an hour until just before 16:00. 17 October 2022, 07:24 | Updated: 19 October 2022, 09:26. "Emergency services attended and are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. The High Court issued an interim injunction last year to deter environmental activists from staging demonstrations on the M25. break and enter, police say London, Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault at adult care centre in Hayes, west London | UK News. 1 year ago 13:29 Olivia Stringer. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. By Sheldon Spackman. The 1.7-mile (2.8km) long QEII Bridge southbound and two 0.8-mile (1.4km) long tunnels northbound . The platform, which arrived around 4pm, will allow specialists to work at height and continue "meaningful engagement" with the two Just Stop Oil protestors who have been straddling the suspension cables since early yesterday. Please take extra care on the roads.. contact the editor here. Highways England said there remain long delays for drivers this morning. The emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the A58 Moss Bank Way at 3.12pm on Monday. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. Do you want the latest crime, sport, or breaking news in London straight to your inbox? It's costing us hundreds of thousands of pounds. ", Read more: Eco activists Just Stop Oil cover Aston Martin dealership with orange paint in latest London protest, Read more: Police finally take 'rapid' action after 13 days of eco protests disrupting Londons roads. According to the Tampa Police Department, officers were called to the credit union shortly after 6 a.m. for reports of a person being shot. Police have closed the Dartford Crossing after two people climbed the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at 3.50am; Essex Police says it is dealing with them 'as quickly and as safely' as possible, but . Met Police officers removed and arrested them. A Gannett Company. Travel time is still 15 minutes clockwise, it added. Traffic is slower heading clockwise, Inrix says: "Long delays on M25 Dartford Tunnel anti-clockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet). Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? Kent. The chaos has sparked traffic carnage with two hour delays and six miles of . An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Police have still yet to confirm the exact nature of the incident. Listen to By Francesca Gillett Patrick Grafton-Green. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Clockwise traffic was temporarily rerouted through one of the tunnels but with the bridge reopened both tunnels are being used for anti-clockwise traffic. DRIVERS were hit with travel chaos today after a firework factory blast closed the M4 and a separate accident sparked a seven-mile tailback on the M25. INCIDENT: QE2 Bridge (7.05am) Police are currently on the scene of an incident on the QE2 Bridge. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. You can stay up to date with all the latest. Travel time is 35 minutes. Police have safely helped a man from the QE2 Bridge this morning (March 19). Police have not given any indication as to whne the QEII bridge is likely to reopen. 13@Essex_Travel @EPControlRoom @BBC_Travel @essexlive @EssexTravelNews @BBCEssex @HeartEssexNews @essexhighways @HighwaysEAST pic.twitter.com/Ub3aIDAL7Y. You can get in touch by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. The two people who remain at height on the bridge have put themselves in considerable danger and as a result, we and our emergency services face a considerable challenge. Roads policing teams said the bridge is likely to be closed for "some time". Can you guess who all of these characters are supposed to be? Tailor your needs to suit you here. All traffic is going to run through Dartford Tunnel, with one tunnel operating in each direction. And Essex Police is bringing in a special raised platform to let specialists work at height and to engage with the two protesters. "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman in the area shortly after 10am this morning, Saturday 16 April. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. Gridlock on the M25 in Kent with Ten mile jams reported back over the QE2 Bridge following an HGV Fire near Darenth Interchange. It has created congestion to North Stifford back along the A13 and halfway back to J29 A127 (Romford). Anticlockwise congestion to J2 (A2 . 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". This specialist equipment will allow specially trained officers to work at great height which gives us an advantage in resolving this situation. A Gannett Company. 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"We want to thank them for their patience and understanding.". READ MORE: Police appeal for witnesses after climate protesters disrupt M25 traffic. Traffic is backing up between J31 and J1A and drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible for the next 60 - 90 minutes. Inrix says traffic is now easing clockwise too. The Dartford Tunnel usually carries traffic northbound. Drivers face eight mile queues as crash closes QE2 bridge. The road remains closedfrom J31 A1306 to J1A A206 (Dartford) and drivers are being urged to avoid the area. Get all your latest Easter news and stories here News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 23 Feb. Football team aims to improve men's mental health. All lanes have been re-opened. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please "Overall, the picture is busy but generally the traffic is flowing.". 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. "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.". 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. Why isnt the most existential threat that humanity has ever faced on the news every day? Read about our approach to external linking. "I'm sitting in a traffic jam instead of being at work running the business.". Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. It blocked one of the main roads into the capital during rush hour. Thousands of commuters were hit with miserable two-hour delays and six mile queues yesterday. contact the editor here. THE QE2 Bridge is closed clockwise All lanes have now re-opened after an incident on the QE2 bridge. "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. If you were one of the unfortunate motorists caught in earlier delays, please get in touch at charlie.jones@reachplc.com. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. two activists climbed the 275ft masts and dangled off it, stopped a sick baby from getting to hospital, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The crash of a truck into a group of 20 bicyclists on a bridge that killed two and injured . "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. All lanes have now reopened however traffic remains very congested. . Long delays continue on the M25 from J31 to J1A, the A13 in both directions approaching the M25, and routes through Lakeside and Purfleet. The M25 has been closed for three and a half hours according to traffic reports. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The driver of an SUV slowed down for traffic, but the 50-year-old motorcyclist "failed . Just after 12pm National Highways said there were currently delays of around two hours in both directions. 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. The Dartford Crossing bridge has been . Both will be arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance when they are eventually brought down. This is an act of resistance against a criminal government and their genocidal death project. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Traffic has now dramatically improved and is around a ten minute delay time. An earlier incident on the M25 and QE2 Bridge clockwise happened between J30 A282 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to J1A A206 Bob Dunn Way. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Traffic is being diverted via the east bore tunnel at Dartford, with Kent Highways warning there will be a second day of lengthy delays on both sides of the crossing. The man was shot by officers in Williams Street, Bankstown, on Sunday morning. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Comments have been closed on this article. Morgan Trowland, 39, a bridge design engineer from London, said: As a professional civil engineer, each year as I renew my registration, I commit to acting within our code of ethics, which requires me to safeguard human life and welfare and the environment. However, delays remain beyond Junction 3 with the M20 at Swanley. police incident qe2 bridge. 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). Dartford Crossing. Essex Roads Policing tweeted: Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. 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. "We want to thank them for their patience and understanding.". Motorists were experiencing queueing traffic for four miles on the M25 after the QE2 bridge closed. There are now 60 minute delays due to the long queues as a result of the incident. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise closed, severe delays due to police incident between . Drivers have also been met with seven-mile tailbacks on the M25 after a crash in Reigate, Surrey, this morning. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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The 2.8km-long (1.7 mile) QEII bridge southbound, and two 1.4km-long (0.8 mile) tunnels northbound link Essex and Kent. Essex Police have confirmed that they have brought a raised platform onto the QE2 bridge. The clockwise carriageway was completely closed between J30 and J1A for three hours but it reopened at 6:30am. The nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed. Yoon said police have launched an internal probe into the officers' handling of the emergency calls and other issues, including the on-the-spot response to the crowd surge in Itaewon that night. 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. The climate change campaign group Just Stop Oil says it expects its two supporters to remain on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge for 24 hours. You cancontact us here. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Just Stop Oil said it was part of a protest against new government oil and gas licences. All traffic was briefly being diverted via one of Dartford Tunnels. At 7:35 a.m., RCMP were called to a serious . The road reopened at 6.30am however there were long delays of up to 90 minutes. At 5am today, Essex Police warned the crossing would remain closed. Just after 12pm National Highways said there were currently delays of around two hours in both directions. Stay tuned to our live blog for the latest live updates. Officers say they "in the process of removing two people" from the crossing after around 36 hours of disruption. MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. Travel time is 15 minutes.". Have you got a story for us? The exact nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed. There are long delays on the M25 this morning in the approach to the QE2 bridge. "Detour in operation - through one of the Dartford Tunnels. The ongoing incident has meant the bridge has now been closed for over 24 hours. Police tackling the protest on the QEII Bridge have brought in a special raised platform. Protester at QE2 bridge speaks in video clip. Road users are advised to avoid . Two way working is being set up through one of the Dartford Tunnels. Earlier, National Highways East said on Twitter there were "delays of two hours in both directions, with eight miles of congestion anti-clockwise and seven miles of congestion clockwise". Inrix is reporting that delays have now cleared anticlockwise on the M25. A man is fighting for life after being shot in the chest by police on a suburban street in Sydney's southwest.. "We are urging drivers to avoid the area and plan their journey. A huge fire at a barn on a farm in Devon also caused delays on the A377 after it was closed while firefighters tackled the blaze. A statement said: "We are currently on the scene of an incident on the #Dartford River Crossing. The QE2 bridge was shut after a report of climbers was received in the early hours. All lanes have been re-opened. The force said the incident could take "some time to resolve due to the complexities of safely getting people down from height".