League officials felt Bowers and Pitsea – due at Bognor – and Aveley – who were set to go to Lewes – would face severe difficulties getting to Sussex with the protests – by the Just Stop Oil group – causing gridlock on the M25 and other roads. The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is closed for a second day as the protest continues to cause major disruption. Highways bosses said there was about six miles of slow-moving traffic and 60 minutes of delays both ways. Just Stop Oil has said the action is in protest against new government oil and gas licences. The bridge takes M25 traffic southbound over the River Thames. Bognor – who were hoping to build tonight on Saturday’s 2-1 Isthmian premier win over Herne Bay – will now face Littlehampton Town in a friendly. Kick-off is at 7.45pm and entry is free. Lewes were also looking forward to midweek action, having won at Enfield on Saturday. Herne Bay v Billericay is also off for the same teason.