The A282 southbound QEII Bridge on the Dartford Crossing was closed at around 9.30pm last night (Sunday, January 21).
There were delays of around half an hour on the M25 clockwise between J29 and J31.
At the time, National Highways was urging drivers to allow extra time for their journeys.
The #A282 southbound #QEIIBridge at #DartfordCrossing has reopened following wind speeds reducing in the area. pic.twitter.com/gDqAflvcCa
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) January 22, 2024
However, National Highways has confirmed that the bridge has now reopened as wind speed has now reduced.
In a thread of tweets on X from last night, National Highways said: “The A282 southbound QEII Dartford Crossing is closed due to strong winds.
“Please allow extra time for your journey if you will be affected.”
This morning (January 22) shortly before 4am, it added: “The A282 southbound EQII Bridge at Dartford Crossing has reopened following wind speeds reducing in the area.”
