I don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but here’s how to get the latest on the Dartford Crossing southbound.
- Check National Highways travel updates for the A282 QEII Bridge and M25: they publish live incident and lane-closure news, with estimated reopen times and detours.
- Look at reputable UK traffic reporters' outlets for real-time maps and congestion levels near Dartford (e.g., regional BBC/National press traffic updates, and major outlets like ITV or Sky News).
- If you’re driving, consider alternative routes or timing: southbound closures often route traffic through the east bore, reducing capacity and causing delays; plan for possible multi-hour holdups and allow extra time.
Would you like me to compile a quick summary from current public sources if you specify a time window (e.g., “this afternoon” or “today’s evening peak”)? I can provide a concise update with typical impact patterns and recommended detours.
Sources
The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge has been shut since shortly after 6am, causing a severe traffic jam on the M25, the National Highways agency said. ITV News Meridian
www.itv.comTraffic is being diverted away from the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge due to the collision, National Highways said
www.the-independent.comThe Dartford Crossing carries more than 180,000 vehicles every day.
nationalhighways.co.ukThere are currently delays of 30 minutes along the busy commuter route.
www.express.co.ukLatest Dartford Crossing closure dates for May 2026. No ads, no spam - just essential information for UK drivers. Check closures, alternative routes, and tra...
www.autochain.co.ukPOLICE have re-opened the Dartford Crossing after shutting the bridge down due to "concerns for the welfare of a man" as rush hour traffic builds on the M25 sparking travel chaos.
www.express.co.ukLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukSouthbound traffic is being diverted through the east-bore of the Dartford Tunnel
www.independent.co.ukAn investigation continues after one of the Dartford tunnels was damaged by an oversized vehicle.
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