Motorists Brace for Nighttime Chaos at Dartford Crossing This Week!
Drivers crossing between Kent and Essex, get ready for disruption! The Dartford Crossing’s East and West tunnels face multiple overnight closures this week. If you’re hitting the A282, plan ahead or risk being stuck in snarling queues.
East Tunnel to Close Northbound – Four Nights Running
- When: Monday 9 June to Friday 13 June (except Friday night)
- Time: 10pm to 5.30am nightly
- Route: East Tunnel (A282 northbound) closed for urgent maintenance
- Diversions: Follow National Highways signed alternative routes
West Tunnel Shutdown Sunday Night
- When: Sunday 15 June to Monday 16 June
- Time: 10pm to 5.30am
- Details: West Tunnel closed, with contraflow on East Tunnel to ease traffic
- Impact: Expect delays crossing the River Thames between Dartford (Kent) and Thurrock (Essex)
What Drivers Need to Know
The Dartford Crossing is one of the country’s busiest Thames crossings, hauling hundreds of thousands of vehicles each week. These overnight closures will cause congestion and delays, especially during early morning rush hours.
National Highways urges:
- Plan your journey well in advance
- Check live traffic updates before setting off
- Use alternative routes where possible to avoid the bottlenecks
Don’t get caught out – map your route and expect delays when using the Dartford Crossing overnight this week.
