Dartford Road Chaos This May: Major Closures and Delays Up to 30 Minutes Loom

Major Dartford Road Closures Set to Snarl Traffic This May

Motorists heading through Dartford this May face delays of up to half an hour as National Highways rolls out a series of essential road closures. The maintenance blitz on key routes could throw a spanner in your travel plans, so gear up for slow-going and diversions.

Road Closures You Need to Know

1. A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel
   • When: 10pm May 1 – 5.30am June 1
   • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
   • Why: Maintenance work will close the tunnel, with diversions via National Highways routes.
2. A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel
   • When: 10pm May 4 – 5am May 5
   • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
   • Why: Further maintenance with tunnel closure and diversion.
3. A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel
   • When: 10pm May 5 – 5am May 6
   • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
   • Why: Maintenance work prompting full tunnel closure and diversions.
4. A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel
   • When: 10pm May 7 – 5am May 10
   • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
   • Why: Continued maintenance, tunnel closed, diverted traffic.
5. M25 Clockwise Junction 1A
   • When: 10pm May 7 – 5.30am May 10
   • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
   • Why: Lane closures for electrical work.
6. M25 Anticlockwise Junction 3 to Junction 2
   • When: 10pm May 7 – 5am May 8
   • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
   • Why: Lane closures for electrical work.
7. A2 Eastbound M25 to Bean Interchange
   • When: 10pm May 9 – 6am May 10
   • Delays: Moderate, 10-30 minutes
   • Why: Lane closures for technology upgrades.
8. A2 Eastbound Bean to Pepperhill
   • When: 8pm May 10 – 6am May 11
   • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
   • Why: Lane closures for new signage installation.
9. M25 Anticlockwise Junction 1B to Junction 1A
   • When: 11pm May 10 – 5.30am May 11
   • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
   • Why: Lane and slip road closures for sign works.
10. M25 Junction 1A Roundabout
    • When: 10pm May 13 – 5.30am May 15
    • Delays: Minor, under 10 minutes
    • Why: Lane closures for electrical works.

How to Handle the May Mayhem

Got plans to hit these Dartford routes this May? Expect delays and plan ahead. National Highways urges drivers to keep an eye on updates and use official diversion routes to avoid getting stuck.

Pro tip: Check for live traffic alerts and consider alternative routes to dodge disruption and keep your journey smooth.