Major Overnight Closures at Dartford Crossing This Weekend – Drivers Brace for Delays!
Heads up, motorists! The iconic Dartford Crossing, including the QEII Bridge and Dartford Tunnels, will be shut overnight this weekend for vital maintenance, waterproofing, and joint replacement works. The closures hit both northbound and southbound A282 routes from Friday night, 27 June, through to Monday morning, 30 June.
Expect clear diversions, but plan ahead and leave extra time to avoid getting stuck in traffic chaos.
Full Weekend Closure Schedule
Friday 27 June – Saturday 28 June
- A282 Northbound (East Tunnel)
- Closed: 11pm – 5:30am
- Why: Joint replacement works
- Detour: Follow National Highways‘ network diversions
Saturday 28 June – Sunday 29 June
- A282 Northbound (West Tunnel)
- Closed: 10pm – 5am
- Why: Essential maintenance works
- Detour: Via National Highways network
- A282 Southbound / M25 Clockwise QEII Bridge (Junction 31 to Junction 1B)
- Closed: 8pm – 10am
- Why: Waterproofing works including lane and slip road closures
- Detour: Local Authorities and National Highways routes advised
Sunday 29 June – Monday 30 June
- A282 Northbound (East Tunnel)
- Closed: 10pm – 5am
- Why: Maintenance works continue
- Detour: National Highways network diversions
Travel Tips: How to Dodge Delays
- Plan ahead! Use alternative routes where possible.
- Allow extra time: Diverted routes and closures could cause serious hold-ups.
- Stay updated: Follow digital signage and keep an eye on National Highways and local authority alerts.
For the latest travel updates and diversion info, check out the National Highways travel alerts page.
