MPs demand answers after Dartford tunnel damaged by truck

Two MPs have demanded answers as to how an over-height HGV was able to cause significant damage to one of tunnels of the Dartford Crossing. The left tunnel – which takes northbound traffic from Kent to Essex – was closed for more than 30 hours after being struck by the vehicle. The HGV driver allegedly failed to […]

Northbound Dartford Crossing tunnel reopens after over-height lorry destroys safety equipment

One of the two northbound tunnels at the Dartford Crossing, which has been closed since yesterday, has now reopened following extensive repair work. Shortly before midday on Friday an over-height vehicle travelling through the tunnel caused significant damage to critical systems essential to its safe operation. The tunnel was subsequently closed to allow urgent repair […]

Dartford Tunnel reopens after closure leads to six-mile long queues

The closure of one of the tunnels at Dartford Crossing for emergency repairs saw six miles of congestion at the height of the queues. Even after the anticlockwise tunnel reopened, there was still congestion until Sunday evening the M25. The tunnel has since re-opened. National Highways said emergency repairs had to be carried out to the road […]