Big Trouble at the Dartford Crossing This Week!
Drivers beware! The Dartford Crossing is set for a series of nightly shutdowns before the QEII Bridge slams shut completely this weekend. Essential maintenance and repairs are the culprit, promising delays and detours for anyone crossing the Thames between Kent and Essex.
Nightly West Tunnel Closures
From Monday, September 9 through Friday, September 13, the West Tunnel will be closed every night from 10pm to 5:30am. Road crews will be hard at work, and drivers will be diverted via National Highways routes. Plan ahead to avoid getting stuck!
Weekend QEII Bridge Shut-Down
The headline act is a complete closure of the QEII Bridge on Saturday, September 14, between 10pm and 5am. Traffic will be funneled through the East Tunnel under contraflow conditions. Expect snarling delays and think twice before travelling at that time.
Full Closure Schedule
- Mon 9 – Tue 10 Sept: West Tunnel (A282 Northbound) closed 10pm–5:30am.
- Tue 10 – Wed 11 Sept: West Tunnel closed 10pm–5:30am.
- Wed 11 – Thu 12 Sept: West Tunnel closed 10pm–5:30am.
- Thu 12 – Fri 13 Sept: West Tunnel closed 10pm–5:30am.
- Fri 13 – Sat 14 Sept: West Tunnel closed 11pm–5:30am.
- Sat 14 – Sun 15 Sept: QEII Bridge (A282 Southbound) closed 10pm–5am. Diversion via East Tunnel with contraflow. East Tunnel (A282 Northbound) closed 9pm–5:30am for contraflow setup.
- Sun 15 – Mon 16 Sept: East Tunnel (A282 Northbound) closed 10pm–5am for maintenance.
Stay Ahead of the Chaos
Closures could change depending on the weather or operational needs, so stay tuned to 1 for the latest updates. The Dartford Crossing is a vital artery linking Kent and Essex, so any disruption ripples across the UK’s road network.
Travel smarter and avoid the jams by planning your journeys around these closures. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
