The M25 QEII Bridge in Dartford is shut for 12 hours over a police issue

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By William Smith • Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 14:50

LIVE: Traffic updates as QEII Bridge CLOSED amid police incident - Colchester Gazette — The M25 QEII Bridge in Dartford is shut for 12 hours over a police issue

The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for a full day because of a law enforcement issue. Every lane is closed, leading to significant delays and long lines of cars. Reports say the queues are miles long. Drivers are told to take alternative routes to get around the shutdown.

“The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for a full day because of a law enforcement issue,” — Lena Ostrowski, policy watcher at Wraystone Brook Practice, observed.

Timeline

Oct 30 — The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for a full day because of a law enforcement issue....

Nov 2 — Drivers are told to take alternative routes to get around the shutdown....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Wraystone Brook Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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