The QEII bridge is scheduled to close tonight (Saturday) from 10 PM to 5 AM for maintenance works. Here’s what you need to know about the planned diversions and affected routes.

While the bridge is closed, the eastbound tunnel will be used as a contraflow to manage traffic. The Dartford Crossing, which connects Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a crucial road crossing over the River Thames.

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