Motorists are advised to prepare for significant disruptions as the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing is scheduled to close this weekend, adding to a series of closures at the crossing throughout the week. These closures will affect both the anticlockwise and northbound tunnels during late hours, with diversions in place via National Highways roads.
The Dartford Crossing, which links Dartford in Kent to Thurrock in Essex via the A282, is a key road crossing over the River Thames. The upcoming closures are part of ongoing maintenance and grillage works.
Full Schedule of Closures:
Monday, October 14 – Tuesday, October 15
- A282 Anticlockwise Jct 1A entry slip road closure
- A282 Anticlockwise Jct 1A to M25 Anticlockwise Jct 31
- West Tunnel closure for grillage works from 10 pm to 5:30 am
- Diversion via National Highways roads
Tuesday, October 15 – Wednesday, October 16
- Same closures as Monday-Tuesday, 10 pm to 5:30 am
Wednesday, October 16 – Thursday, October 17
- Same closures as Monday-Tuesday, 10 pm to 5:30 am
Thursday, October 17 – Friday, October 18
- Same closures as Monday-Tuesday, 10 pm to 5:30 am
Friday, October 18 – Saturday, October 19
- A282 Anticlockwise Jct 1A entry slip road closure
- A282 Anticlockwise Jct 1A to M25 Anticlockwise Jct 31
- West Tunnel closure for grillage works from 11 pm to 6 am
- Diversion via National Highways roads
Saturday, October 19 – Sunday, October 20
- Northbound: A282 Northbound East Tunnel closure for maintenance works from 9:30 pm to 5 am
- Southbound: QEII Bridge closure for maintenance from 10 pm to 5 am (contraflow via East Tunnel)
Sunday, October 21 – Monday, October 22
- A282 Northbound East Tunnel closure for maintenance works from 10 pm to 5 am
- Diversion via National Highways network
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance and follow signed diversion routes to avoid delays. All information is accurate at the time of publication, though closures may be subject to change, especially in the event of adverse weather conditions.
For more information, check the latest updates via the National Highways website.
