Dartford Faces July Traffic Chaos with Major Road Closures
Motorists in Dartford, brace yourselves! A slew of road closures is hitting throughout July, causing delays from 10 to 30 minutes. National Highways is rolling out maintenance and improvement works on key routes, so expect disruptions.
Key Roadworks and Closures You Need to Know
- A2 12:05am June 17 – 12:05am August 30 Slight delays under 10 minutes. Speed limit reduced from 50mph to 40mph eastbound and westbound, 24/7.
- A282 Northbound, Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm July 1 – 5:30am August 1 Slight delays under 10 minutes. Tunnel closes for maintenance with diversions in place.
- M25 Clockwise, Junction 1A Roundabout 10pm July 1 – 5:30am July 4 Slight delays due to lane closures for electrical works.
- A282 Northbound, East Tunnel Waterproofing 10pm July 4 – 5:30am July 6 Moderate delays between 10 and 30 minutes. Tunnel closed for waterproofing work with diversions available.
- A282 Northbound, Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 8pm July 6 – 10am July 7 Slight delays under 10 minutes. Tunnel shuts for maintenance.
- A282 Northbound, Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm July 7 – 5am July 8 Slight delays under 10 minutes. Tunnel closed for maintenance with diversions via National Highways.
- M25 Junction 1A 10pm July 9 – 5:30am July 13 Slight delays from lane closures for electrical works.
- A282 Northbound, Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm July 13 – 5am July 14 Slight delays with tunnel closed for maintenance.
- A282 Northbound, Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm July 14 – 5am July 15 Slight delays for maintenance closures and diversions.
- A13 Eastbound, Mardyke to A1012 Junction 10pm July 15 – 5am July 18 Moderate delays 10-30 minutes. Lane and full carriageway closures for electrical work with diversions on National Highways routes.
Plan Ahead or Face the Traffic Hell
Drivers are urged to plan journeys carefully and allow extra travel time. Stay updated with live traffic news on the National Highways website or use traffic apps for real-time alerts.
National Highways stresses these works are vital to keep the roads safe and efficient. They thank all drivers for their patience and understanding during this disruptive period.
