The QEII Bridge at Dartford Crossing remains CLOSED this morning due to ongoing protest activity. There's already 6 miles of congestion on approach in both directions. Send pictures and information to poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk

The QEII bridge at Dartford Crossing remains closed this morning - more than 24 hours after Just Stop Oil protests there began.

Commuters are set for further rush-hour chaos on Tuesday morning as Just Stop Oil protesters are determined to remain on top of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge until they are “brought down”, the group has said.

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The A282 southbound on the Dartford Crossing is closed as two Just Stop Oil protestors climb the QE2 bridge.

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A major road bridge that has been scaled by two climbers in a Just Stop Oil protest is due to remain closed through the Monday evening rush hour, police said.

Pictures from Dartford Crossing show the moment when two Just Stop Oil protestors climbed the QEII Bridge. 

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Highways England has warned drivers to expect severe delays this morning at the QEII bridge (Dartford Crossing) following action by Just Stop Oil protestors.

A Just Stop Oil protester who has climbed to the top of the QEII bridge says "we're just hanging off some ropes to make it more interesting".

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Two Just Stop Oil activists have climbed to the top of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, causing delays at the Dartford Crossing.

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