Both the west and east tunnels at the Dartford Crossing, a crucial link between Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, will see closures this week for maintenance works. These closures are expected to impact traffic flow across the River Thames.
West Tunnel Closures:
- The west tunnel will be closed every night from tonight (Monday) until 10 am on Sunday morning.
East Tunnel Closure:
- The east tunnel will be closed on Sunday night from 10 pm to 5 am.
Please note that this information is accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Closure Schedule:
Monday, July 15 – Tuesday, July 16:
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure from 10 pm – 5:30 am.
- Purpose: Maintenance works.
- Diversion: Via National Highways network.
Tuesday, July 16 – Wednesday, July 17:
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure from 10 pm – 5:30 am.
- Purpose: Maintenance works.
- Diversion: Via National Highways network.
Wednesday, July 17 – Thursday, July 18:
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure from 10 pm – 5:30 am.
- Purpose: Maintenance works.
- Diversion: Via National Highways network.
Thursday, July 18 – Friday, July 19:
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure from 10 pm – 5:30 am.
- Purpose: Maintenance works.
- Diversion: Via National Highways network.
Friday, July 19 – Saturday, July 20:
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure from 11 pm – 5:30 am.
- Purpose: Maintenance works.
- Diversion: Via National Highways network.
Saturday, July 20 – Sunday, July 21:
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure from 8 pm – 10 am.
- Purpose: Maintenance works.
- Diversion: Via National Highways network.
Sunday, July 21 – Monday, July 22:
- A282 Northbound: East Tunnel closure from 10 pm – 5 am.
- Purpose: Maintenance works.
- Diversion: Via National Highways network.
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time for travel during these periods. For the latest updates on tunnel closures and diversions, please visit the National Highways website or follow their social media channels.
