QUEUES are already “six miles long” as protests at Dartford Crossing continue.
The QEII Bridge has been closed since 3:50am on Monday morning after two people had climbed onto the bridge and are at a height.
Just Stop Oil have claimed they are behind the protest as they demand an end to new oil and gas.
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National Highways say there is already six miles of congestion on approach in both directions to the Dartford Crossing.
Protests are also still ongoing.
In a tweet, they said: “A reminder, the QEII Bridge at Dartford Crossing remains closed this morning due to the ongoing protest activity.
“There is already six miles of congestion on approach in both directions.
“Please consider alternative routes for your journey.”
There is still yet to be another update from Essex Police this morning.
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