Motorists planning to use the Dartford Crossing and surrounding areas should be prepared for a series of scheduled closures for maintenance and repair works over the next week. The closures will affect both the West and East tunnels, with diversions in place via National Highways roads.
The Dartford Crossing, which connects Dartford in Kent with Thurrock in Essex, is a critical part of the A282 road that spans the River Thames. Maintenance work is essential to ensure the continued safe operation of this busy crossing, which was previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991.
Below is a detailed schedule of closures:
Tuesday, August 27 – Wednesday, August 28
- West Tunnel Closure: 10:00 PM – 5:30 AM
- Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
- Diversion via National Highways and roads
Wednesday, August 28 – Thursday, August 29
- West Tunnel Closure: 10:00 PM – 5:30 AM
- Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
- Diversion via National Highways and roads
Thursday, August 29 – Friday, August 30
- West Tunnel Closure: 10:00 PM – 5:30 AM
- Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
- Diversion via National Highways and roads
Friday, August 30 – Saturday, August 31
- West Tunnel Closure: 10:00 PM – 5:30 AM
- Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
- Diversion via National Highways and roads
- East Tunnel Closure: 10:00 PM – 5:30 AM
- Tunnel closure for maintenance works
- Diversion via National Highways network
Saturday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1
- West Tunnel Closure: 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM
- Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
- Diversion via National Highways and roads
- East Tunnel Closure: 10:00 PM – 5:30 AM
- Tunnel closure for maintenance works
- Diversion via National Highways network
Sunday, September 1 – Monday, September 2
- East Tunnel Closure: 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM
- Tunnel closure for maintenance works
- Diversion via National Highways network
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and be prepared for potential delays. While the information provided is accurate at the time of publication, closures may be subject to change, particularly in the case of adverse weather conditions.
For the latest updates on road closures and diversions, travellers are encouraged to visit the National Highways website or follow relevant traffic news.
These essential works aim to improve the infrastructure and safety of one of the UK’s busiest road crossings, ensuring smooth journeys for millions of drivers in the future.
