Storm Brendan has hit the UK. Section of M25 motorway in gridlock - hours after Dartford bridge fire. Dartford Crossing: Van bursts into flames on QE2 Bridge By Jamie Bennett-Ness Greenwich Reporter Firefighters were called to the Dartford Crossing after a van caught fire on the QE2 Bridge. The road is currently blocked between junction 31 and junction 1A while emergency services responded to concerns for the welfare of a man on the bridge. When one concerned twitter user questioned the fate of the Dartford Crossing Highways England replied: "There are no issues with the weather at Dartford bridge at this time, this may change later but at this time its not closing." #A14 Orwell Bridge - We are expecting strong winds later this afternoon which may mean it may close.

Live M25 Dartford Crossing traffic updates as strong winds threaten to shut the QEII bridge. We will make a final decision and update you all then. Strong winds are expected to batter the county today as the Met Office extends their yellow weather warning.Essex weather may be affected by strong winds with a The warning begins at 12pm today, (Tuesday, January 14), and will run until midnight, with the weather service implementing a new yellow weather warning to run from 12am tomorrow for five hours.This means the county could be hit with strong winds until 5am Wednesday, (January 15).Last night, winds caused two lanes to shut on the QEII Bridge for A14 traffic was diverted away from Orwell Bridge after Highways England announced it wasn't safe to keep it open. Orwell Bridge could close. Dartford Crossing. All lanes except the inside lane had reopened by 9:45pm, allowing traffic to flow somewhat more smoothly as people headed for the coast to make the most of the good weather. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.

The A14 remains rammed with cars bumper to bumper sat in a standstillHighways England have issued an update showing that the wind speed has peaked at 56mph.Traffic is starting to build at the Dartford Crossing.There are currently slow-moving queues for about a mile either side of the bridge.There are now speed restrictions in place on the Dartford Crossing and drivers are being warned to expect delays.Traffic is currently coping well both sides of the bridge.Three flood alerts have been issued for Essex and residents have been warned to “be preapred” for the effects.The weather warning in place for Essex has been extended to tomorrow (Wednesday, January 15).Strong winds could close the Dartford Crossing today A weather warning for wind is in place until 3pm today (Wednesday, March 13). Elliot Hawkins. The QE2 Bridge was completely closed around 6.30am and traffic is being diverted through the East tunnel.

Battersea Park Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Battersea Bridge Road - Lane one is closed due to an emergency gas leak Traffic flows are normal for the time of day. Today, Highways England confirmed that it is "highly likely" that the Orwell Bridge on the A14 will be closing from 7pm until 11pm due to bad weather conditions. London Motorcyclist fighting for life after M25 crash involving eight cars.

The A14 Orwell Bridge in Suffolk is already shut due to strong winds. Lottie O'Neill Multimedia Journalist. Today the Dartford Crossing was closed from 9.40am because of a police incident. Traffic was stationary on the M25 with queues backed up past junction 31. Nearest town: 18.19 miles from Dartford … The Met Office amber weather warning is in place until 9pm tonight, but not time warning has been put on the bridge closure Anyone travelling from Essex into Kent will now use the East tunnel. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please @LawrenceCanning Last Updated: This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Dartford has been saved as your Local News location Close + 5 miles + 10 miles + 20 miles + 30 miles. 'Damaging' winds and heavy rain have shut the bridge at the Dartford Crossing today. Traffic is currently at a standstill at the Dartford Crossing due to a police incident.There is congestion on the carriageway halfway back to junction 29 for the A127 (Romford/Basildon/Southend).Motorists heading towards the Dartford Crossing are at a standstill after a police incident shut the bridge.According to Highways England, there is also a broken down vehicle further back in traffic.Reporter Tommy Wathen here to bring you the latest M25 Dartford Crossing updates after a police incident shut the bridge.We are currently unaware what the police incident is, although we have contacted Essex Police for comment.Expect long delays to your journey this afternoon while the emergency services respond to the incident.There are 'reports of pedestrians' on the M25 Dartford Crossing

In Kent, there is traffic from junction 1a for Swanscombe.There are closures on the A13 at the Stanford Le Hope bypass. The road is currently blocked between junction 31 and junction 1A while emergency services responded to concerns for the welfare of a man on the bridge. 11:42, 4 AUG 2020. Kent Fire and Rescue Service said they assisted their Essex Fire and Rescue Service colleagues at the scene of the vehicle fire on the bridge of the Dartford crossing. Call 84322 - 'theAA' on your mobile or 0906 88 84322 from a land line for the latest travel news. The Dartford Crossing remains closed (Image: Kent Highways) Drivers heading towards the Dartford Crossing on the M25 are warned to expect long delays after a police incident shut the bridge.