Dartford Tunnel live: Updates as lanes closed and long queues due to Storm Franklin
Londoners can expect winds of as much as 60mph today and the Met Office have launched a yellow climate warning
Long queues can be visible at the M25 this morning (21 February)
Two lanes have closed due to the strong winds on M25 Dartford tunnel inflicting visitors queues as Storm Franklin sweeps the United Kingdom these days. The closures are anticlockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A130G (Lakeside/Purfleet). There is likewise stated congestion to J2 (A2/Darneth Interchange), and A2 delays back to Northfleet.
The proper hand tunnel is being used as a diversion for QE2 Bridge visitors whilst the left hand tunnel (4.8m high, or 15ft nine) stays open.
The Met Office have released a yellow weather caution for Storm Franklin as winds among 60 and 70mph predicted. Passengers had been informed to keep away from travelling by way of train as National Rail as primary disruption to services is predicted with trains behind schedule and cancelled.
The disruption comes best days after Storm Eunice ripped via the United Kingdom inflicting disruption to power strains and transportation links, leaving at least four humans lifeless. Around eighty three,000 are nonetheless believed to be with out energy. Winds of 122mph were recorded on the Isle of Wight, which are said to be the very best document winds on file.
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08:00MATT SPIVEY
Everything we understand to this point
Storm Franklin is due to rip via London with 60mph winds and with it comes disruption to journey and visitors throughout the city and the Met Office have released a yellow weather caution.
Amongst the areas presently most affected is the Dartford Tunnel (M25) which has lanes closed due to the strong winds, inflicting visitors queues as Storm Franklin sweeps the UK nowadays.
The closures are anticlockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A130G (Lakeside/Purfleet). There is also stated congestion to J2 (A2/Darneth Interchange), and A2 delays again to Northfleet.
The proper hand tunnel is being used as a diversion for QE2 Bridge traffic even as the left hand tunnel (four.8m excessive, or 15ft nine) remains open.
Train offerings to and from the capital have also warned people to reconsider travel inside and outside of London as delays and pace restrictions are predicted on might also offerings today.
The Met Office have shared they expect winds to ease later this afternoon as Storm Franklin moves across the country.
07:25MATT SPIVEY
What has brought on the delays?
The Met Office have launched a yellow weather warning for Storm Franklin, that is predicted to tear thru London today achieving speeds of up to 60mph.
Much just like the results of Storm Eunice commuters can anticipate delays to street journey and educate trips because the high winds reason disruption throughout the city.
07:23MATT SPIVEY
Latest journey replace at the Dartford Tunnel
Two lanes have closed because of the sturdy winds on M25 Dartford tunnel causing visitors queues as Storm Franklin sweeps the UK nowadays.
The closures are anticlockwise from J1A A206 (Dartford) to J31 A130G (Lakeside/Purfleet). There is also stated congestion to J2 (A2/Darneth Interchange), and A2 delays back to Northfleet.
The proper hand tunnel is getting used as a diversion for QE2 Bridge traffic while the left hand tunnel (four.8m high, or 15ft 9) remains open.
07:21MATT SPIVEY
Welcome to MyLondon's insurance of the Dartford Tunnel closures due to Storm Franklin
The Met Office has launched a yellow climate warning for Storm Franklin which is already causing disruption to site visitors and journey for plenty commuters this morning.
MyLondon will convey you the state-of-the-art information on the updates to visitors and journey due to lane closures, if you have been laid low with Storm Franklin and the travel disruptions e mail matt.Spivey@reachplc.Com.
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