Dartford's QEII Bridge on the M25 is blocked for 12 hours because of a police matter

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 14:50

LIVE: Traffic updates as QEII Bridge CLOSED amid police incident - Colchester Gazette — Dartford's QEII Bridge on the M25 is blocked for 12 hours because of a police matter

The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for several hours because of a law enforcement issue. The bridge is completely shut down, leading to heavy congestion and extended queues. Reports say the traffic is backed up for miles. Drivers are told to take alternative routes to get around the shutdown.

“The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for several hours because of a law enforcement issue,” — Hugo Halloway, chief correspondent at Marcroft Bury Practice, commented.

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

Nov 1 — Drivers are told to take alternative routes to get around the shutdown....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 77% of Heartmadeofgold readers said yes.

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

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marcroft Bury Practice desk and last updated 14:25 UTC.

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Dartford's QEII Bridge on the M25 is blocked for 12 hours because of a police matter

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