As motorists gear up for their travels around Dartford this May, National Highways has announced a series of road closures that could cause delays ranging from 10 to 30 minutes.
National Highways, responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, has outlined a schedule of closures affecting various routes in the area. Here’s what drivers need to know:
Closure Details:
- A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel:
- Duration: 10pm May 1 to 5.30am June 1
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Maintenance works, tunnel closure with diversion via the National Highways network.
- A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel:
- Duration: 10pm May 4 to 5am May 5
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Maintenance works, tunnel closure with diversion via the National Highways network.
- A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel:
- Duration: 10pm May 5 to 5am May 6
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Maintenance works, tunnel closure with diversion via the National Highways network.
- A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel:
- Duration: 10pm May 7 to 5am May 10
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Maintenance works, tunnel closure with diversion via the National Highways network.
- M25 Clockwise Junction 1A:
- Duration: 10pm May 7 to 5.30am May 10
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Lane closures for electrical works.
- M25 Anticlockwise Junction 3 to Junction 2:
- Duration: 10pm May 7 to 5am May 8
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Lane closures for electrical works.
- A2 Eastbound M25 to Bean Interchange:
- Duration: 10pm May 9 to 6am May 10
- Delays: Moderate (10-30 minutes)
- Reason: Lane closures for technology work.
- A2 Eastbound Bean to Pepperhill:
- Duration: 8pm May 10 to 6am May 11
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Lane closure for signage work.
- M25 Anticlockwise Junction 1B to Junction 1A:
- Duration: 11pm May 10 to 5.30am May 11
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Lane and slip road closure for sign works, diversion via National Highways network.
- M25 Junction 1A Roundabout:
- Duration: 10pm May 13 to 5.30am May 15
- Delays: Slight (under 10 minutes)
- Reason: Lane closures for electrical works.
Preparation Tips:
Drivers planning to use these routes during the specified periods should prepare for potential delays and consider alternative routes if necessary. National Highways advises staying updated on closure details and following diversion routes as necessary.
