Dartford Crossing Set for Nightly Closures All Week
Commuters brace yourselves! The Dartford Crossing tunnels and QEII Bridge face a barrage of overnight closures this week for vital maintenance work. Both northbound and southbound lanes will be affected, with a full shutdown of the QEII Bridge planned for Saturday night.
When and Where: The Closure Schedule
- Mon 13 – Tue 14 May: A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, 10pm–5:30am
- Tue 14 – Wed 15 May: A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, 10pm–5:30am
- Wed 15 – Thu 16 May: A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, 10pm–5:30am
- Thu 16 – Fri 17 May: A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, 10pm–5:30am
- Fri 17 – Sat 18 May: A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, 11pm–5:30am
- Sat 18 – Sun 19 May:
- A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing, 9:30pm–5am
- QEII Bridge Southbound Carriageway, 10pm–5am (FULL closure)
- Sun 19 – Mon 20 May: A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel, 10pm–5am
Why the Hassle? Essential Maintenance Underway
These closures are crucial to keep the Dartford Crossing, the key artery between Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, safe and operational. This crossing carries a huge volume of traffic daily, and the maintenance ensures it stays in tip-top shape for all travellers.
Plan Ahead – Don’t Get Stuck!
Travel bosses urge drivers to seek alternative routes or shift travel times to dodge disruption. Keep a close eye on the weather and stay tuned to National Highways and Highways England channels for the latest updates – plans may change depending on conditions.
For continuous updates, check Dartford Crossing news and the National Highways Network.
