THE southbound section of the QEII bridge on the Dartford Crossing has been shut tonight due to high winds caused by Storm Isha.
Highways England says all traffic travelling southbound/clockwise on the M25 is being diverted through the east bore tunnel.
Northbound crossing traffic is being confined to using the west bore Dartford tunnel only with a height restriction of 4'8m (15'9").
Vehicles over this height will have to seek an alternative route via the clockwise M25.
The #A282 southbound #QEIIBridge DartfordCrossing is CLOSED due to strong winds. @Dartcharge
For more info, including diversion route, please click on the below link: https://t.co/QbrClJYekx
Please allow extra time for your journey if you'll be affected. pic.twitter.com/7MwI3EKYTJ
— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) January 21, 2024
If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey, National Highways said.
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