QEII Bridge Shuts Tonight for Overnight Maintenance
Drivers beware! The QEII Bridge will close from 10 PM tonight (Saturday) until 5 AM tomorrow for essential maintenance. This vital River Thames crossing between dartford/" title="Dartford" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Dartford, Kent, and Thurrock, Essex, will see major disruption – here’s what you need to know to avoid the jams.
What’s Happening? Contraflow in Place
During the closure, the eastbound tunnel will switch to contraflow to keep traffic moving. The A282 northbound east tunnel will close from 9:30 PM to 6 AM Friday into Saturday for maintenance and again at night over the weekend, with diversions across the National Highways network.
Meanwhile, the southbound QEII Bridge faces a full closure from 10 PM to 5 AM Saturday into Sunday. Traffic will be routed via the east tunnel contraflow system to minimise delays.
Plan Your Journey: Key Dates & Diversions
- Friday 21 June – Saturday 22 June: A282 northbound east tunnel closes 9:30 PM–6 AM for maintenance. Follow National Highways diversions.
- Saturday 22 June – Sunday 23 June:
- A282 northbound east tunnel runs contraflow 9:30 PM–5 AM due to QEII bridge closure.
- A282 southbound QEII Bridge fully closed 10 PM–5 AM. Traffic diverted via east tunnel contraflow.
- Sunday 23 June – Monday 24 June: A282 northbound east tunnel closed again 10 PM–5 AM. Use National Highways diversion routes.
Stay Updated & Avoid Delays
Motorists should follow the official diversion routes and plan trips carefully. Changes could happen, especially if the weather turns nasty. For live updates and the latest info, visit the National Highways website or follow their social channels.
