Dartford crossing 'closed for foreseeable' as Just Stop Oil protest Suspect bomb closed M25 - ITV News Serious Miscellaneous - 63 College Road - Swanley - navbug Dartford crossing: Why is the QEII Bridge closed and when will it The Queen's death was publicly announced at 18:30. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Our government has enacted suicidal laws to accelerate oil production: killing human life and destroying our environment. "People rely on the strategic road network for so many things and they have a right to expect it to operate as it should.". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. M25 Dartford Crossing live: QE2 Bridge blocked after - MyLondon 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. The chaos has sparked traffic carnage with two hour delays and six miles of . 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". 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. There are currently delays stretching from junction 31 A1306 to junction 1A A206 with many cars stranded. Motorists are advised to avoid travelling to the Dartford Crossing and should consider alternative routes where possible. "We appreciate your patience and understanding and will keep you updated.". 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Despite traffic now being cleared to use both tunnels, congestion remains. two activists climbed the 275ft masts and dangled off it, stopped a sick baby from getting to hospital, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Climate change activist group Just Stop Oil said two of its supporters had scaled the 84m-high masts on the north side of the QE2 bridge "to demand that the government . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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.. If you have seen or heard anything you think we should know about, or in relation to this, please contact the KentLive newsdesk by email at kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com. Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. Two people have been charged in connection with protests on the Queen Elizabeth II 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). This morning queues reached at least six-miles long as bridge designer Morgan and teacher Marcus refused to come down. We want to hear from you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Police said earlier they were "continuing to work to resolve" the demonstration and confirmed the bridge was still closed. There are long queues on the M25 today following an earlier incident on the QE2 bridge. Kent. 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. 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Traffic is backing up between J31 and J1A and drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible . Essex Roads Policing tweeted: "Police on scene but traffic building and likely to be some time, pls avoid the area and RT to others. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The Dartford Tunnel usually carries traffic northbound. There are already long delays on the motorway with traffic likely to be affected for some time. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Police have safely helped a man from the QE2 Bridge this morning (March 19). Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. "We were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman in the area shortly after 10am this morning, Saturday 16 April. Desperate drivers tried to find alternative routes. The Director of Law Enforcement was notified of the incident and has directed . For further updates on the M25 traffic, or other major incidents in and around Kent, try our KentLive traffic and travel group. Two charged following Dartford bridge protests - BBC News You can read more about this incident here. One person is dead and four others injured after a three vehicle crash on the QE2 near Bowden today. It has created congestion to North Stifford back along the A13 and halfway back to J29 A127 (Romford). The protest is the 17th in a row for the group, with 450 arrests after incidents including a tin of soup being hurled at Van Gough's Sunflowers painting in the National Gallery and the spray painting of New Scotland Yard's famous revolving sign. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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. What we know about the deadly Halloween disaster in Seoul | CNN Dartford Crossing reopens as protesters leave QE2 bridge - recap Watch: Teens fleeing police crash through Minneapolis bridge, flip over "The law is annoyingly complicated," he said. 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. 23 Feb. contact the editor here. There are now severe delays of up to 60 minutes on approach to this incident on the #M25 clockwise J30 to J1A #QE2 bridge. Essex Police are believed to be on the scene. Essex Police have now urged people to avoid the area after being called to the QE2 Bridge today. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. Traffic has been building on the M25 due to the ongoing 'police incident' on the QE2 Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Eco protesters from Just Stop Oil scaled the QE2 bridge in the early hours of Monday, causing chaos for rush hour traffic. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Florida troopers said a St. Petersburg man on a motorcycle was killed following a crash on the Skyway Bridge. Dartford Crossing: 'Severe' traffic on A2, A13, and M25 as QEII Bridge Traffic has now dramatically improved and is around a ten minute delay time. NOBLES later succumbed to his injuries. Serious Miscellaneous - 23a College Road - Swanley - navbug It was reopened just before 4pm, with the bridge reopening, allowing anticlockwise traffic to utilise both tunnels again. As daylight broke, they were pictured dangling from its steel cables. 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). The emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the A58 Moss Bank Way at 3.12pm on Monday. 20:37, 24 FEB 2023. A diversion route is now in operation through one of the Dartford Tunnels. 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. Emergency services left the scene shortly after 3.30am. Police: Arizona crash that killed 2 cyclists likely accident Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Highways England said there remain long delays for drivers this morning. A sposkesman for Essex Police has shed further light on the reasons the bridge is closed. . MyLondon has approached Essex Police for more information on the incident. There are also delays on approaching roads to the M25, including on the A13 near Thurrock and the A2 near Darenth. Previous congestion to J30 (Lakeside / Purfleet).". Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Marcus, 33, a teacher from London said "too many people in this country simply dont know the scale and intensity" of climate change. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Perth's Friarton Bridge closed due to 'police incident' This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. "This is not a one day event, expect us every day and anywhere. The force said the incident could take "some time to resolve due to the complexities of safely getting people down from height". Pictures showed the two demonstrators had unfurled a pink Just Stop Oil banner. An incident happened between J30 and J1A earlier this morning closing the clockwise carriageway. 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Can you guess who all of these characters are supposed to be? Congestion to J30 (Lakeside / Purfleet). It's costing us hundreds of thousands of pounds. One person was seriously injured in the crash and another was arrested, police said. National Highways will be facilitating a diversion through one of the tunnels. "Overall, the picture is busy but generally the traffic is flowing.". A police scene at the Funicular bridge in Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River valley on Thursday, March 2, 2023. . View our online Press Pack. "I have driven 176 miles in three and a half hours from Hertfordshire to Old Trafford and charged the car on the way. Dartford Crossing. "The crossing has been closed whist the incident is being dealt with. Suspect injured in police shooting on funicular bridge in central READ MORE: Police appeal for witnesses after climate protesters disrupt M25 traffic. Only direct action will now help to reach the social tipping point we so urgently need.. Highways England reported there are still long queues in the area and significant delays. 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". Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. The A282 also connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital Motorway, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. pic.twitter.com/evJ4rNakxd. Highways England reported an incident on the clockwise carriageway between J30 and J1A on the QE2 Bridge. At 5am today, Essex Police warned the crossing would remain closed. break and enter, police say London, Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault at adult care centre in Hayes, west London | UK News. Essex Police have shared a photo of the scene where the QE2 bridge on the M25 was closed off today due to protesters from Just Stop Oil. contact the editor here. A Gannett Company. "I think they're crazy. LBC A spokesman for Essex Police told EssexLive: "We are currently dealing with an incident on the Dartford Crossing which means it is closed. If you were one of the unfortunate motorists caught in earlier delays, please get in touch at charlie.jones@reachplc.com. "Thames Valley Police are leading the operation and Berkshire Fire and Rescue are working to control the fire.". The death of the Queen set in motion Operation London Bridge, a collection . Long delays continue on the M25 from J31 to J1A, the A13 in both directions approaching the M25, and routes through Lakeside and Purfleet. "Detour in operation - through one of the Dartford Tunnels. A diversion has been put in place through one of the Dartford tunnels. 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