Motorists planning to use the Dartford Crossing are being urged to prepare for a series of overnight closures this week due to essential maintenance and grillage works. Starting from today (Monday, October 7) and continuing through to Monday, October 15, both the anticlockwise and northbound tunnels will face closures during late-night hours.
Diversions will be in place via National Highways roads to help manage traffic flow while the maintenance is carried out.
The Dartford Crossing, a vital link between Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex via the A282 road, is a major transport route across the River Thames. These closures are expected to cause some disruption, but they are necessary to ensure the infrastructure remains safe and operational. Drivers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time.
Here are the details of the planned closures:
Monday, October 7 – Tuesday, October 8
- A282 Anticlockwise: Junction 1A entry slip road closure and West Tunnel closure for grillage works.
- Time: 10pm – 5:30am.
- Diversion: Via National Highways roads.
Tuesday, October 8 – Wednesday, October 9
- A282 Northbound: Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure for maintenance works.
- A282 Anticlockwise: Junction 1A entry slip road closure and West Tunnel closure.
- Time: 10pm – 5:30am.
- Diversion: Via National Highways roads.
Wednesday, October 9 – Thursday, October 10
- A282 Anticlockwise: Junction 1A entry slip road closure and West Tunnel closure for grillage works.
- Time: 10pm – 5:30am.
- Diversion: Via National Highways roads.
Thursday, October 10 – Friday, October 11
- A282 Anticlockwise: Junction 1A entry slip road closure and West Tunnel closure for grillage works.
- Time: 10pm – 5:30am.
- Diversion: Via National Highways roads.
Friday, October 11 – Saturday, October 12
- A282 Anticlockwise: Junction 1A entry slip road closure and West Tunnel closure for grillage works.
- Time: 11pm – 6am.
- Diversion: Via National Highways roads.
Saturday, October 13 – Sunday, October 14
- A282 Southbound: Junction 1A to Junction 2 lane closures and slip road closures for waterproofing works.
- A282 Northbound: Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure for maintenance works.
- Time: 9:30pm – 7:30am (southbound), 10pm – 5am (northbound).
- Diversion: Via Local Authority and National Highways roads.
Sunday, October 14 – Monday, October 15
- A282 Northbound: Dartford Crossing East Tunnel closure for maintenance works.
- Time: 10pm – 5am.
- Diversion: Via National Highways network.
These closures are subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Motorists are encouraged to check for the latest updates through National Highways’ website, travel apps, or their regional Twitter feed. If your route is affected, please plan ahead and consider alternative routes or travel times.
