There remains long delays on the approach to the Dartford Crossing.

It comes after police were called to attend an incident which temporarily shut the bridge between junctions 31 and J1A of the A206.

Essex Police have since confirmed they were called to "concerns for the welfare" of a woman in the area shortly after 10am this morning.

The Crossing was closed whilst the incident was being dealt with but reopened around 1pm.

But drivers in the Dartford area continue to face long delays with traffic also building on the tunnel approach and stretching back to junction 2 at the Darenth interchange.

National Highways says journey times are taking more than 45 minutes longer than usual.

Earlier today one motorist tweeted in frustration: "It's absolutely chaos and mayhem here!! Madness."

A tweet from National Highways said: "Update - The #A282 #QEIIBridge is now OPEN. Traffic on approach is easing and there are estimated delays of 45 minutes above the usual travel time on approach. Thank you @EssexPoliceUK"