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A282 (M25) Queen Elizabeth II Bridge

The A282 QE2 Bridge (Dartford Crossing) opened to traffic in 1991 and is used by M25 traffic going south from Essex to Kent. Northbound traffic uses the 2 Dartford tunnels. The QE2 bridge is the only bridge crossing the River Thames east of Tower Bridge in London. The £86 million (privately funded) four laned toll bridge across the Thames at Thurrock was opened by the Queen on october 30th 1991.

Construction completed in 1991. Can be found on Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 177. See location on map and aerial photo.

QE2 Bridge (

Under Construction	Completed
This photo shows the A282 QE2 Bridge under construction in 1990 taken from the Kent side of the River Thames near Dartford.	The QE2 Bridge after completion.

QE2 Bridge

Under Construction	Completed
Looking north from the Kent side of the River Thames near Dartford. This is the view of the QE2 Bridge under construction in 1990.	The QE2 Bridge (looking north after completion).

Crossways Business Park

Before	Completed
This photo (taken from a viewpoint near Dartford) shows the QE2 Bridge in the 1990s. Land to the right of the pylon is undeveloped.	The QE2 Bridge in 2004. The land to the right of the pylon has now been developed.

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