Motorists travelling through the Dartford Crossing are being urged to plan ahead, as week-long overnight closures are expected to cause significant travel disruption between Monday, May 12 and Monday, May 19.
The closures, part of a scheduled maintenance and resurfacing programme, will affect both northbound and southbound lanes of the A282 — including the West Tunnel and QEII Bridge exit slip roads — with diversions in place via the National Highways network.
Full List of Dartford Crossing Closures (May 12–19)
Monday, May 12 – Tuesday, May 13
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure, 11pm–5.30am
Tuesday, May 13 – Wednesday, May 14
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure, 11pm–5.30am
- A282 Southbound (M25 Jct 31–Jct 1A): QEII Bridge lane/exit slip closure, 10pm–5.30am
Wednesday, May 14 – Thursday, May 15
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure, 11pm–5.30am
- A282 Southbound: QEII Bridge lane/exit slip closure, 10pm–5.30am
Thursday, May 15 – Friday, May 16
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure, 11pm–5.30am
- A282 Southbound: QEII Bridge lane/exit slip closure, 10pm–5.30am
Friday, May 16 – Saturday, May 17
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure, 9pm–6am
- A282 Southbound: QEII Bridge lane/exit slip closure, 11pm–6am
Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 18
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closure, 10pm–6am
- A282 Clockwise: Jct 1A slip road closure, 8pm–10pm
Sunday, May 18 – Monday, May 19
- A282 Northbound: East Tunnel closure, 10pm–5am
Travel Tips and What to Expect
- Diversions: All closures will be signposted and rerouted via National Highways or Local Authority networks.
- Weather Warning: Adverse weather could lead to additional delays.
- Advice: Motorists are advised to allow extra journey time and check Traffic England or National Highways updates before setting off.
Why It Matters
The Dartford Crossing is a vital link over the Thames between Dartford (Kent) and Thurrock (Essex), serving over 180,000 vehicles per day. Disruption could significantly affect commuters, hauliers, and regional logistics.
