QEII Bridge closed due to 'police incident' with miles of tailbacks on the M25 - live updates

Miles of tailbacks reported on the M25National Highways have been providing updates on the traffic problems sparked by the closure of the bridge.In an update an hour ago it said: “Traffic is held southbound on the A282 QEII bridge due to ongoing due to a police led incident. It said there were delays of 30 minutes and approximately two miles of congestion on the approach. It later confirmed the bridge had been closed southbound with traffic being diverted.It said: “Emergency services continue to lead at scene. Traffic is being diverted via the East Tunnel. Vehicles exceeding the height restriction will need to follow an alternative route via the M25 clockwise.”Police incident closes QEII bridge A police incident has closed the QEII bridge southbound at the Dartford Crossing with miles of tailbacks reported.We’ll be keeping you updated with developments.