Motorists planning to use the Dartford Crossing this weekend are being urged to prepare for...

Published: 6:39 pm March 14, 2025
Updated: 12:58 pm October 8, 2025
Drivers Warned of Dartford Crossing Overnight Tunnel Closures This Weekend

Motorists planning to use the Dartford Crossing this weekend are being urged to prepare for overnight tunnel closures as essential maintenance works are scheduled to take place.

Sections of the A282 northbound, which connects Dartford in Kent to Thurrock in Essex via the crossing, will be closed between Friday, March 14, and Monday, March 17, with diversions in place via National Highways roads.
Officials have stated that the closures are necessary for essential maintenance, although schedules may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or operational requirements.

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Motorists are encouraged to check live travel updates via National Highways and local traffic information services before setting out on their journeys.


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