The Latest Breaking News from the Dartford Crossing

Dartford Crossing charge will rise in September, minister says

The Dartford Crossing is used by an average of more than 150,000 vehicles a day.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Minister in 'Dartmouth Tunnel' blunder as she announces another £590m for Lower Thames Crossing

The Lower Thames Crossing aims to cut congestion at the Dartford Tunnel

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

Ministers pledge another £590m for Lower Thames Crossing

The Lower Thames Crossing is aimed at reducing congestion on the Dartford Crossing, with a new motorway-style road.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

London travel news LIVE: Delays and cancellations out of Liverpool Street and St Pancras

Multiple train lines are being affected by cancellations and delays out of London on Friday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2024

London travel news LIVE: King's Cross trains disrupted as engineers fix broken rail

Trains running from King’s Cross have been hit with severe delays because of a broken rail, affecting services heading in the Stevenage direction.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2024

London travel news LIVE: M25 Dartford Crossing closed over 'police incident' at QE2 bridge

The M25 has been closed in the clockwise direction by police at the Dartford Crossing this morning as police respond to an incident.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2024

Just Stop Oil pair jailed over Queen Elizabeth II Bridge protest lose Supreme Court appeal bid

Morgan Trowland and Marcus Decker caused traffic chaos after using ropes and other climbing gear to scale the Dartford crossing

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023

Dartford crossing payments system hit by ‘difficulties’ with drivers fearing penalties

Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are continuing to face difficulties with payments following the introduction of a new system last month, a local MP has warned.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

Just Stop Oil pair in bid to challenge ‘longest’ sentences for peaceful protest

Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus Decker, 34, were previously found guilty of causing a public nuisance after scaling a bridge on the Dartford Crossing.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Just Stop Oil pair jailed over bridge protest in bid to appeal against sentences

Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus Decker, 34, were previously found guilty of causing a public nuisance after scaling a bridge on the Dartford Crossing.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023