Storm: disruption on M25 feared

The Highways Agency says the Queen Elizabeth II bridge, which forms part of the M25 from Essex to Kent, is expected to close in the early hours of tomorrow morning due to the high winds. However, the tunnels are expected to remain open, to allow traffic to still get across the Thames.

Wind speed in the area is predicted to reach the level at which the bridge has to be closed for safety some time between midnight and 3am, but the Highways Agency will be monitoring wind speeds closely and will reopen it as soon as it is safe. But they advise Monday's rush hour could be affected