Drivers using the A2 this week should be prepared for potential delays and diversions, as National Highways has announced a series of planned maintenance and improvement works. The A2, which stretches nearly 72 miles from Borough in central London to Dover Docks, will see several closures aimed at improving road safety and infrastructure.
The scheduled works will begin Monday, October 14, and continue through the week, affecting various entry and exit slip roads along the route. National Highways, which oversees motorways and major A-roads, encourages drivers to plan their journeys ahead to minimize disruption.
Full Schedule of A2 Closures:
Monday, October 14:
- A2 westbound – Bean entry slip road closure from 8 pm to 6 am on October 15 for improvement works.
- A2 westbound – Tollgate entry slip road closure from 8 pm to 6 am on October 15 for maintenance works.
Tuesday, October 15:
- A2 eastbound – Three Crutches exit slip road closure from 9 pm to 6 am on October 16 for technology works.
Wednesday, October 16:
- A2 westbound – Patrixbourne exit slip road closure from 9 pm to 5 am on October 17 for Kent County Council works.
- A2 westbound – Darenth Interchange to M25 Junction 2 link road closure from 10 pm to 5 am on October 17 for electrical works, with diversions in place.
Thursday, October 17:
- A2 westbound – Patrixbourne exit slip road closure from 9 pm to 5 am on October 18 for Kent County Council works.
- A2 eastbound – A2260 to Hall Road slip road closure from 8 pm to 6 am on October 18 for maintenance works.
Friday, October 18:
- A2 eastbound – Cobham exit slip road closure from 8 pm to 6 am on October 19 for maintenance works.
Saturday, October 19:
- No closures scheduled.
Sunday, October 20:
- A2 eastbound – Bean exit slip road closure from 10 pm to 6 am on October 21 for maintenance works, with lane closures between Darenth and Ebbsfleet.
Drivers are advised to follow the diversion routes where necessary and to expect possible delays during the scheduled works. National Highways recommends checking for live traffic updates and planning alternative routes to avoid disruption.
