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Delays at Dartford Crossing and M25 after vehicle breaks down in tunnel

By: Cara Simmonds csimmonds@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 11:20, 05 January 2023

Updated: 13:37, 05 January 2023

Drivers faced huge delays on the M25 after a vehicle broke down at the Dartford Crossing.

The eastbore tunnel at the crossing was closed for an hour while the stricken vehicle was recovered.

There were long delays leading up to the Dartford Crossing due to a broken down vehicle. Picture: National Highways

At 10.10am, National Highways said a recovery team was at the scene.

All traffic was directed to use the westbore tunnel.

As a result there were two miles of congestion on approach to the crossing on the clockwise M25.

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At around 11am, the vehicle was cleared from the carriageway and the tunnel was re-opened.

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Motorists experienced a 45-minute delay, with traffic stretching back to J3 of the M25 anti-clockwise.

All congestion in the area has now cleared.

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