Drivers planning to use the Dartford Crossing this week should be aware of several planned closures for essential maintenance and repair work, culminating in a full closure of the QEII Bridge this weekend.
West Tunnel Night Closures
From Monday, September 9 to Friday, September 13, the West Tunnel of the Dartford Crossing will be closed nightly between 10pm and 5:30am. Maintenance work will be carried out during this time, and diversions will be in place using National Highways roads.
Full QEII Bridge Closure
A full closure of the QEII Bridge is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, between 10pm and 5am. Traffic will be diverted through the East Tunnel via contraflow. Drivers should anticipate delays and are encouraged to plan alternative routes.
Full Schedule of Planned Closures:
- Monday, September 9 – Tuesday, September 10
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closed from 10pm to 5:30am for maintenance work.
- Tuesday, September 10 – Wednesday, September 11
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closed from 10pm to 5:30am.
- Wednesday, September 11 – Thursday, September 12
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closed from 10pm to 5:30am.
- Thursday, September 12 – Friday, September 13
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closed from 10pm to 5:30am.
- Friday, September 13 – Saturday, September 14
- A282 Northbound: West Tunnel closed from 11pm to 5:30am.
- Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 15
- A282 Southbound: QEII Bridge closed from 10pm to 5am.
- Diversion via East Tunnel (contraflow).
- A282 Northbound: East Tunnel closed from 9pm to 5:30am for contraflow works.
- Sunday, September 15 – Monday, September 16
- A282 Northbound: East Tunnel closed from 10pm to 5am for maintenance work.
Drivers should check for updates closer to their travel time, as closures may be subject to change due to weather or operational requirements.
The Dartford Crossing, a major road route over the River Thames, connects Dartford in Kent with Thurrock in Essex and plays a crucial role in the UK’s road network.
For further details and updates, drivers are advised to monitor National Highways traffic alerts and plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays.
