National Highways tweeted an alert to warn drivers of long delays this morning. But their actions, bringing the traffic to a stand-still on the M20, caused the crash in which those two women died.. The carriageway is blocked on the #A282 #QEIIBridge to allow crews to treat the road surface. Phone: (403) 343-7105Newsroom: (403) 342-6397Advertising: (403) 342-8617, We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. For traffic and travel updates in your area, type your postcode below. The post advises drivers to consider alternatives, and notes that over 8 miles of congestion remains on the M25. "It does mean that we have had to close the bridge to traffic, but a diversion is going to be put in place through the tunnel. For more news follow EssexLive to stay in the know. M25 Dartford Crossing delays after lorry crash closed road near QE2 Bridge 2 miles of slow traffic on approach, please allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes on to your current journey time. Another occupant of the vehiclewas less seriously hurt, RCMP said in a release. She was the most selfless person that everyone knew and was consistently involved in charity work for orphan children in Sierra Leone, amongst others. pic.twitter.com/wUks7MR9nD. Please allow extra time for your journey. An Spruce Grove man's live was literally turned upside down following a catastrophic car accident. Editors' Code of Practice. A 500-ton crane will be brought in to recover those pieces and will cause some road closures. All lanes have now re-opened after an incident on the QE2 bridge. Traffic is queuing back to junction 29 for the A127, and is poor throughout Thurrock. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. Dartford Crossing updates as police bring down activists from bridge inaccuracy or intrusion, then please They described Dr Hajallie as a "true NHS hero" who had selflessly made sacrifices by being away from her family during the Covid pandemic as she worked on the frontline. Police were called shortly after 11:30 a.m. to the crash just north of Ponoka. HP10 9TY. The QE2 Bridge had been closed for almost an hour following a van fire in lane one. Rollover crash on QEII shuts down northbound traffic near Olds | CBC News Loaded. Mark Heap, 55, also suffered a broken back and broken leg. Southbound/clockwise traffic is being diverted via the East Bore Tunnel, said National Highways. (FOX 5). The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Nov 25, 2021 | 11:48 AM. And the road to recovery, while long, is optimistic. I went back to the scene and we all got hit by the BMW. 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You cancontact us here. A Gannett Company. Why that matters, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military, Milton, Ont. There are currently delays of up to 50 minutes with congestion back to J29. Essex Travel news reports . A backhoe became submerged after the Access Road bridge collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. Police attended along with ambulance and fire crews. Estimates of delays of around 120 minutes above the normal travel time have been tweeted out by Highways England. There are long delays back into Essex. street, Canadas banks brace for possible wave of loan defaults. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. (Image: Brendan McBrien via Kent Traffic and Travel), A traffic map of England shows the delays engulfing almost a quarter of the M25. Reduced lanes may be deployed in order to get traffic moving again. All lanes have reopened but there were queues of nearly seven miles and up to 50-minute delays reported. Construction vehicles can be seen in the water where the Access Road bridge once stood. Congestion has backed up as far as Lakeside, with travel time around 25 minutes. Her car spun out and hit the crash barrier. Tailbacks stretched from junction 31 at the A1306 in Essex as far back as junction 29, according to traffic cameras. Two of the lanes on the QE2 bridge have been closed. The tailback now stretches over 10 miles, as traffic is still being held. Drivers should particularly check footage between 8.15am and 8.20am. Essex Police have issued an initial statement, confirming they are at the scene on the M25 this morning. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. RCMP investigate fatal crash on QE2 near Leduc The RCMP has confirmed one person has died after an SUV headed north on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alta., is believed to have lost control before rolling . Queues have formed several miles back and arenow close to junction 29 of the M25 where it meets the A127. HP10 9TY. The travel time through the area had been in excess of a hour, however this currents stands at around 45 minutes. The crash took place on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 1A and 1B just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. "Bee was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her, she had an infectious personality and her sense of humour was out of this world. Three lanes have been closed a result and motorists are warned to expect delays of up to an hour. GDOT said construction workers with B & D Concrete Cutting Inc. began sawing the first of four bridge spans when the collapse happened. Please only travel if its a vital part of your job, or you are delivering essential items to a vulnerable person who has no other source of support. Motorists were beingasked to be aware of emergency personnel and drive to the conditions. Monday 17 October 2022 22:27, UK 1:21 Just Stop Oil protesters scale Dartford Crossing Why you can trust Sky News Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Delays are growing on the M25 as clockwise traffic is still at a standstill. Dr Hajallie was working at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, when she died. The crash involved a lorry and happened between junctions 1a and 1b on the clockwise carriageway just after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (Tuesday, January 26). Two lanes remain closed on the M25/A282 at the QE2 bridge this morning. Dartford Crossing reopens as protesters leave QE2 bridge - recap Traffic was diverted at the Didsbury overpass at Highway 582 for a few hours, but RCMP said Wednesday afternoon both northbound lanes were open. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The town of Penhold is located about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. Monday night, a silver sedan was seen driving erratically southbound on the QEII highway. The family said she leaves behind an "irreplaceable void". A multi vehicle crash on the M25 at the QE2 Bridge caused long delays on the motorway this morning. She was a dark-haired lady in the car. ***Update***But traffic held againhttps://t.co/AFdT3WvM4E. Despite the incident happening on the Dartford Bridge, clockwise on the M25, those on the other side of the motorway may also experience delays and road closures. They said: "Officers were called to reports of a collision involved two vehicles on the M25 at around 7.20am this morning. Crash on QEW sends 8 to hospital, snarls traffic | CTV News Extra officers were present throughout the town ahead of the anti-refugee protest. Delays are set to keep building as we head into rush hour, as Highways England confirms the road surface has been damaged by the fire. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The Access Road bridge over the Yellow River was scheduled for a 270-day replacement project when a portion collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. 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This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Congestion was back over the QE2 Bridge to junction 30 for Lakeside Shopping Centre and Aveley, Essex. There are two-hour delays in both directions and five to six miles of congestion, said National Highways. "Please allow extra time for your journey. This view of Access Road in Newton County shows first responders at the scene after the road surface reportedly collapsed on Oct. 19, 2021. All traffic was temporarily held due to an incident on the M25 clockwise at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. its shut due to a vehicle fire ! "I can't challenge this madness in my desk job, designing bridges, so I'm taking direct action, occupying the QE2 bridge until the government stops all new oil," he said. 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Just Stop Oil protesters are accused of having "blood on their hands" after two women were killed in a horror crash during a Dartford Bridge protest. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Delays are being reported on the A127 this morning with queues forming on the London-bound carriageway near the Halfway House to the M25 junction. When the incident began on Monday, Essex Police said: "Officers are currently working to resolve a situation which has caused us to close the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Many have tried to find some humour in the situation, even if they suffered through the full extent of the 2 hour delays. Currently trying to reconcile the top half of my body with the bottom. Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. We will continue to update you as the situation develops. Dartford crossing (stock image) There are long delays on the A282 Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford Crossing after a car fire. Lanes one and two (of four) remain closed for repairs after a van caught fire in lane one, at the start of the bridge. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. I was squashed between the car and the crash barrier along with the driver., DON'T MISS:Mum's trauma as son went out for 21st birthday but never came home [REVEAL]Leah Croucher remains identified as police confirm body is teenager's [INSIGHT]Armed police pounce on man with knife outside Palace of Westminster[SPOTLIGHT], I wondered why I could hear random fireworks last night, Somebody has shot fireworks at the @JustStop_Oil protestors atop Dartford Bridge. He said: "The eco-warriors may have thought it was an innocent protest, but theyve got blood on their hands. Essex News Dartford Crossing The Dartford Crossing of the River Thames combines the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and two tunnels, connecting Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex. Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. Some, like twitter user @RubyGirl0401 have taken to social media to vent their irritation over the delays. One dead, two injured after bridge under construction in Newton County