Dartford Crossing Nightmare: Major Closures Hit This Week
Motorists brace yourselves! The Dartford Crossing faces a barrage of closures all week, peaking with a total shutdown of the QE2 Bridge this weekend. Plan your journeys carefully to avoid the chaos.
Night-Time Tunnel Shutdowns and Weekend Mayhem
From Tuesday to Friday nights, the northbound east tunnel will be closed for essential maintenance. But that’s just the start. On Saturday night, both east and west tunnels shut from 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Meanwhile, the QE2 Bridge southbound will be completely closed overnight from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM for vital repairs.
Why the Disruptions? Key Details and Diversions
The Dartford Crossing is the lifeline between Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, spanning the River Thames. These closures are necessary to keep this key route safe and efficient but expect major traffic headaches.
- Tuesday 11 June – Friday 14 June (Nights): East Tunnel (northbound) closed 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Friday to Saturday: 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM). Diversions via National Highways network.
- Saturday 15 June (Night): Both east and west tunnels shut 9:30 PM – 5:00 AM. West tunnel closure includes emergency tunnel exercise.
- Saturday 15 June (Night): QE2 Bridge southbound closed 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM. Traffic diverted via east tunnel (contraflow).
- Sunday 16 June (Night): East tunnel (northbound) closes 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM with diversions via National Highways.
Stay Updated and Avoid Delays
These schedules could change, especially if the weather turns bad. Check National Highways for the latest updates before you hit the road. Consider alternative routes to dodge traffic jams and get where you need to go without the stress.
For real-time traffic info, visit the National Highways website or follow their social media channels.
