Dartford Crossing faces multiple overnight closures this weekend – plan your journey now! Drivers using this crucial Kent-Essex link must brace for disruption from Friday night through to Monday morning as essential maintenance and grillage works shut down key tunnels and slip roads.
Friday to Saturday Night Shutdowns
- When: 11pm Fri 11 Oct – 6am Sat 12 Oct
- Where: A282 anticlockwise Junction 1A entry slip road closed
- Tunnel closures: West Tunnel shut between Jct 1A and M25 Anticlockwise Jct 31 for grillage works
- Diversions: Via National Highways alternative routes
Saturday to Sunday Night Lane & Tunnel Closures
- When: 9:30pm Sat 13 Oct – 7:30am Sun 14 Oct
- Southbound: Lane and slip road closures from Jct 1A to Jct 2 for waterproofing
- Northbound: West Tunnel closed 10pm–5am for maintenance
- Diversions: Local authority and National Highways roads in place
Sunday to Monday Night Tunnel Closure
- When: 10pm Sun 14 Oct – 5am Mon 15 Oct
- Northbound: East Tunnel shuts for maintenance
- Diversions: Via National Highways network
All closures depend on the weather and may change at short notice. Drivers should check live updates and plan ahead to dodge jams. The Dartford Crossing is a vital artery on the A282 linking Kent’s Dartford to Thurrock in Essex, so expect delays and allow extra time this weekend.
Stay tuned for updates and steer clear of the closures where possible.
