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Dartford Crossing
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Dartford Crossing, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 and QEII Bridge face weekend overnight closures
Drivers using the M25 motorway and the QEII Bridge at Dartford should prepare for significant overnight disruptions this coming weekend. Several sections of the motorway will be closed for planned works, including a full overnight closure of the QEII Bridge.
M253 min readTrust 36 · Craft 70 · Hype 15 
Roads & Driving · M25M25 Congestion: Stalled Vehicle Disrupts Dartford Crossing Traffic
A stalled vehicle on the M25 has caused significant traffic congestion, leading to major delays for drivers. The incident is affecting the QE2 and Dartford Crossing.
M251 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Roads & Driving · M25QEII Bridge to close overnight for safety checks
The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing will be closed overnight on Saturday, September 5, for essential safety inspections and maintenance. Southbound traffic will be diverted, and a height restriction will be in place for northbound vehicles.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · M25Dartford Crossing tunnel reopens after crane breakdown and oil spill
The west tunnel at the Dartford Crossing has reopened following a breakdown and oil leak from a 50-tonne crane. Specialist teams cleared the spill, but drivers faced up to 60 minutes of delays.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · LondonM25 Motorway Faces Weekend Overnight Closures
Drivers using the M25 motorway around London face a series of overnight closures this weekend, from Friday, September 4, to Monday, September 7. Disruptions will affect multiple junctions and the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · South LondonDartford Crossing overnight closures begin 15 August 2026
National Highways will close the Dartford west tunnel from 10 pm on 15 August 2026 and the east tunnel from 10.30 pm on 16 August for overnight repairs. Vehicles over 4.8 metres will be barred from the east tunnel on Sunday. Further closures continue until 23 August.
South London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 80 · Hype 15