#dartford-crossing

#dartford-crossing

Drivers are advised of scheduled overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing this weekend, affecting the northbound and southbound routes due to essential maintenance.

A man's body has been discovered in the River Thames near the Dartford Crossing. Rescue teams confirmed the body was retrieved and the man was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter. The death is not considered suspicious and next of kin have been notified. Officers from Kent Police, along with paramedics and the Coastguard, responded to the incident.

Motorists planning to travel over the May bank holiday weekend should be aware of scheduled closures at the Dartford Crossing, which are expected to cause delays and disruption.

The Dartford Crossing is undergoing maintenance and contraflow works, causing significant traffic closures and necessitating diversions for motorists.