Dartford Crossing

A temporary speeding restriction for drivers has been introduced to the Dartford Crossing due to strong winds.

National Highways South East will continue to monitor wind speeds on the crossing throughout the day. A speed limit of 30mph has been put in place, cutting the original 50mph limit, on the bridge from Thurrock to Dartford. A temporary speeding restriction for drivers has been introduced to the Dartford Crossing due to strong winds.

Traffic will be diverted via the tunnels, with the crossing to be reopened "as soon as it is safe to do so"

"When the crosswind speed reaches 55mph or the headwind speed reaches 65mph, lane closures will be introduced." The spokesman said: "When the crosswind speed reaches 50mph or the headwind speed reaches 60mph, the matrix and variable speed limit signs at the crossing will be activated to show an advisory limit of 30mph. When the crosswind speed reaches 50mph or the headwind speed reaches 60mph, speed limit signs at the crossing will reduce to a limit of 30 mph.

THE DARTFORD Crossing, which acts as a link between Essex and Kent, closed earlier this morning due to strong 80mph winds brought by Storm Eunice.

The forecaster has also put amber warnings for wind in place for numerous regions of the UK, including London and South England; North West England; East of England and South West England. KMFM Radio, Kent's radio station, tweeted: "Dartford Tunnel; QE2 Bridge closed so traffic is using the right-hand tunnel. "Winds are expected to ease from the west during the late morning." The forecaster has warned that the strong winds will bring with it a "danger to life". Traffic is now being diverted through the right-hand tunnel. The Met Office has issued red warnings for wind across numerous parts of the UK, including East of England; London and South East England; South West England; and Wales.