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 a full day because of a law enforcement issue. All lanes are blocked, leading to heavy congestion and long lines of cars. Reports say the traffic is backed up for miles. Drivers are told to use other roads to bypass the closure.

“The QEII Bridge on the M25 in Dartford is shut for a full day because of a law enforcement issue,” — Simone Whitfield, regional editor at Bramstone Ham Financial, commented.

Timeline

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

Nov 1 — Drivers are told to use other roads to bypass the closure....

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramstone Ham Financial desk and last updated 14:04 UTC.

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