Motorists are experiencing lengthy queues spanning approximately 10 miles as a result of the closure of the Dartford Tunnel due to damage caused by an oversized lorry not fitting inside.
The west tunnel is set to be closed for the remainder of the day, as confirmed by National Highways following an incident earlier in the day. The closure is due to a lorry exceeding the permissible height limit and colliding with the tunnel’s roof, prompting immediate repair work. This has led to significant traffic delays on both sides of the A2 and on the M25 anti-clockwise.
The congestion persists following the initial closure, with reports indicating extensive queues up to ten miles long, resulting in expected delays of around 90 minutes for motorists.
National Highways has provided an update stating severe delays on the A2 in both directions due to the closure of the Dartford Crossing west tunnel. The closure is necessary for repairs after tunnel equipment was damaged by an overheight lorry, causing disruptions on the A2 and M25 routes.
The planned closure of the eastbore tunnel has been canceled for the evening due to the ongoing closure of the westbore tunnel following the collision earlier in the day. The closure is anticipated to continue into the night for repairs.
The Dartford Tunnel’s west tunnel will remain closed for the entirety of the day, with National Highways confirming that it will not reopen until the following day. The closure is a result of equipment damage caused by an overheight lorry collision.
Extensive repairs are required at the scene of the lorry collision at the Dartford Tunnel, leading to 90-minute delays and queues extending over eight miles. The tunnel’s closure duration remains uncertain as repair work continues.
The left tunnel at the Dartford Crossing has been closed due to significant damage caused by a lorry strike dislodging a ventilation pipe in the roof, necessitating emergency repairs. Traffic diversions have been implemented, and there is no estimated time for the tunnel’s reopening.
Drivers are advised to expect the Dartford Tunnel to remain closed for several hours due to severe damage from a lorry strike, with repair work ongoing. Delays are expected, and extra journey time should be factored in for those planning to use the tunnel.
