Dartford Tunnel Reopens After Breakdown Causes Long Delays
Traffic disruption affected the M25 approach to the tunnels for several hours on Tuesday.
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The Dartford Tunnel was closed on Tuesday after a vehicle broke down within the passage. The incident led to considerable traffic delays for motorists using the M25 motorway.
Traffic information services reported long queues forming on the approach roads to the tunnels. The closure affected journeys in both directions, with drivers experiencing significant hold-ups.
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The exact duration of the closure and the time of reopening were not immediately specified. Residual delays were anticipated for some time after the tunnel became accessible again.
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+Why was the Dartford Tunnel closed?
The Dartford Tunnel was closed on Tuesday because a vehicle broke down inside the tunnel. This incident caused traffic to build up significantly.
+What impact did the closure have?
The closure resulted in long delays for traffic on the M25 motorway approaching the tunnels. Motorists experienced substantial hold-ups in both directions.
+Has the tunnel reopened?
Yes, the Dartford Tunnel has since reopened. However, residual delays may have continued for some time after the obstruction was cleared.
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