December 26th 2024.
Dartford Crossing is a vital shipping route in the UK, connecting the areas of Kent and Essex through its busy roads and bridges. However, during the Christmas season, this bustling route was forced to shut down due to a potentially dangerous situation.
Late last night, drivers on the M25 were taken by surprise when the Dartford Crossing, specifically the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, was closed off to traffic. This sudden closure was caused by a fire that had broken out on a nearby tanker, creating a risky situation that required immediate action.
The emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, setting up an exclusion zone around the bridge to ensure the safety of all those involved. The closure lasted for several hours, causing major delays for drivers who were heading towards the southbound bridge. Thankfully, the area was declared safe and the bridge was reopened by National Highways.
According to a spokesperson for National Highways, the A282 southbound has fully reopened and the incident has been cleared. This news comes as a relief, as it could have caused a major traffic nightmare if it had occurred during rush hour. On an average day, the Dartford Crossing sees a staggering 150,000 vehicles passing through, making it one of the busiest bridges in the UK.
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