Drivers across Kent and southeast England are being warned of overnight road closures and diversions on the A2 and surrounding routes as part of a planned maintenance programme taking place throughout the early part of Easter week.
The works, led by National Highways, are aimed at improving road safety and infrastructure reliability on one of the UK’s most crucial routes. The A2 corridor, which spans nearly 72 miles from Dover to Borough in central London, plays a vital role in both commuter and freight travel, especially between the Port of Dover and the M25.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead as the closures could cause delays and diversions across key entry and exit points.
Confirmed Overnight Closures: Monday, April 14 – Wednesday, April 16
Monday, April 14
- A2 eastbound Thong entry slip road – Closed 8pm to 6am (April 15)
Maintenance between Tollgate and Cobham - A2 eastbound Harbledown exit slip road – Closed 8pm to 6am
Lane and slip road works - A2 eastbound Dartford Heath exit & entry slip roads – Closed 10pm to 5am
Routine works between A220 and Dartford Heath - A20 westbound Swanley Interchange entry slip road – Closed 10pm to 5:30am
Emergency carriageway repairs - A21 northbound Morleys Road to A25 Westerham Road – Closed 8pm to 6am
Sign maintenance - A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel – Closed 10pm to 5am
No access for vehicles over 4.8m height
Tuesday, April 15
- A2 eastbound Thong entry slip road – Closed 8pm to 6am (April 16)
- A2 eastbound M25 Jct 2 exit slip road – Closed 10pm to 5am
Maintenance between Dartford Bypass and M25 - A20 eastbound Folkestone Road exit & entry slip roads – Closed 8pm to 6am
Dover area works - A21 northbound Morleys Road to A25 Westerham Road – Closed again 8pm to 6am
- A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel – Closed 10pm to 5am
Wednesday, April 16
- A2 eastbound Thong entry slip road – Closed 8pm to 6am (April 17)
- A2 westbound link road to M25 anti-clockwise Jct 2 – Closed 10pm to 5am
- A20 westbound New Dover Road exit slip road – Closed 8pm to 6am
Alkham Valley works - A21 both directions from Junction Road to A28 – Closed 10pm to 6am
East Sussex County Council works - A21 northbound Morleys Road to A25 Westerham Road – Closed 8pm to 6am
- A21 northbound to M25 clockwise link – Closed 10pm to 5:30am
SVD works - A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel – Closed 10pm to 5am
Easter Weekend Relief
No further closures are scheduled between Thursday, April 17 and Sunday, April 20, meaning Easter weekend travel should proceed without overnight disruption on these major roads.
Driver Advice
National Highways is urging motorists to:
- Plan routes in advance
- Allow extra time for journeys
- Follow posted diversion signs
- Use real-time updates via the National Highways traffic website or traffic apps
With school holidays, family travel, and freight volumes all surging during Easter, advance awareness of these works is key to avoiding unnecessary delays.
Stay tuned for further updates and additional maintenance alerts as the spring season progresses.
