Dartford Crossing Shutdowns Hit Weekend Drivers
Motorists beware! The Dartford Crossing is set for crucial closures over the weekend of February 17-18. Both tunnels will shut overnight as vital maintenance and resurfacing work takes place.
When and Where: Tunnel Closures Revealed
- Saturday Night (Feb 17): West Tunnel closes 10pm–5am Sunday.
- Sunday Night (Feb 18): East Tunnel closed 10pm–5am Monday.
This key route over the River Thames, linking Dartford in Kent with Thurrock in Essex via the A282, faces these overnight shutdowns that could disrupt your travel plans.
Plan Ahead: Diversions and Delays Expected
National Highways will put diversion routes in place to ease traffic flow during the closures. Drivers are urged to plan journeys carefully, stay alert for updates, and follow all traffic management instructions.
“Closures and timings may change, especially if bad weather hits. Always check live traffic reports before you set off,” advises local authorities.
Stay tuned to official channels for the latest real-time info to avoid getting stuck in jams.
