Drivers are facing delays this morning after a tunnel has closed at the Dartford Crossing.

The tunnel has been closed due to roadworks.

The right hand tunnel has been shut from 8pm last night, and is not expected to reopen until 10.30am this Saturday morning (March 16).

Traffic is queueing as drivers try to head from Kent into Essex.

There is currently traffic heading back to junction 2, the Darenth Interchange .