Dartford Crossing to Shut Down Overnight for Urgent Repairs
Heads up, drivers! The Dartford Crossing will see nightly shutdowns during the first weekend of March for vital maintenance work. From Friday, March 1 to Monday, March 4, expect closures that could throw a spanner in your travel plans.
What’s Closing and When?
- Fri 1 – Sat 2 March:
- A282 Southbound to A2 Eastbound Link road shut from 11pm to 5:30am for resurfacing.
- Northbound East Tunnel closed 11pm to 6am for maintenance.
- Sat 2 – Sun 3 March:
- Northbound West Tunnel closed 10pm to 5:30am for maintenance.
- Sun 3 – Mon 4 March:
- Northbound East Tunnel closed 10pm to 5am for more maintenance work.
Plan Your Journey – Diversions in Place
The Dartford Crossing spans the Thames, linking Kent and Essex, and is a critical artery for thousands of motorists every day. To keep things moving as smoothly as possible during these closures, alternative routes via local roads and the National Highways network will be signposted.
Still, expect delays and consider alternative crossings if you can. Motorists are urged to check for updates regularly as bad weather could force last-minute changes to the schedule.
Stay Safe, Stay Updated
“Road users should stay informed of any updates and travel with caution around the affected areas,” say the Dartford maintenance team.
Don’t get caught out – mark your calendars and plan ahead this first weekend of March to dodge the Dartford disruption drama!
