Nighttime Road Closures Hit Kent and Southeast England This Easter Week
Drivers in Kent and southeast England, brace yourselves! Major overnight road closures and diversions are set to disrupt the A2 and surrounding routes throughout early Easter week. National Highways is rolling out essential maintenance to boost road safety and keep one of the UK’s busiest corridors running smoothly.
Crucial A2 Corridor Locked Down Overnight
The A2, stretching nearly 72 miles from Dover to Borough in central London, is a vital artery for commuters and freight, especially between the Port of Dover and the M25. Expect delays and detours at key junctions.
Confirmed Closures: Monday 14 April – Wednesday 16 April
- Monday 14 April
- A2 eastbound Thong entry slip road – 8pm to 6am
- A2 eastbound Harbledown exit slip road – 8pm to 6am
- A2 eastbound Dartford Heath exit & entry slip roads – 10pm to 5am
- A20 westbound Swanley Interchange entry slip road – 10pm to 5:30am
- A21 northbound Morleys Road to A25 Westerham Road – 8pm to 6am
- A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel – 10pm to 5am (No vehicles over 4.8m)
- Tuesday 15 April
- A2 eastbound Thong entry slip road – 8pm to 6am
- A2 eastbound M25 Junction 2 exit slip road – 10pm to 5am
- A20 eastbound Folkestone Road exit & entry slip roads – 8pm to 6am
- A21 northbound Morleys Road to A25 Westerham Road – 8pm to 6am
- A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel – 10pm to 5am
- Wednesday 16 April
- A2 eastbound Thong entry slip road – 8pm to 6am
- A2 westbound link road to M25 anti-clockwise Junction 2 – 10pm to 5am
- A20 westbound New Dover Road exit slip road – 8pm to 6am
- A21 both directions from Junction Road to A28 – 10pm to 6am
- A21 northbound Morleys Road to A25 Westerham Road – 8pm to 6am
- A21 northbound to M25 clockwise link – 10pm to 5:30am
- A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel – 10pm to 5am
Easter Weekend Travel Set to Run Smoothly
Good news! No overnight closures are planned from Thursday 17 April through Sunday 20 April. Easter weekend trips should be free of the major disruptions seen earlier in the week.
Important Driver Tips from National Highways
National Highways urges motorists to:
- Plan your route ahead
- Allow extra travel time
- Follow all diversion signs
- Check real-time updates on the National Highways traffic website or via traffic apps
With school holidays and heavy family and freight travel during Easter, early alerts like this are crucial to dodge unwanted queues. Stay tuned for more maintenance updates this spring!
