Motorists are advised to prepare for nightly closures at the Dartford Crossing, an essential River Thames link connecting Kent and Essex. Maintenance work will take place from Monday, January 29 to Monday, February 5, affecting travel on this busy route.
The closures will impact the A282 northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel on all nights except the final one, which will affect the East Tunnel. The shutdowns are scheduled to occur roughly between 10pm and 5:30am, with some slight variations on certain nights:
- Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 January: 10pm–5:30am
- Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 January: 10pm–5:30am
- Wednesday 31 January & Thursday 1 February: 10pm–5:30am
- Thursday 1 & Friday 2 February: 10pm–5:30am
- Friday 2 & Saturday 3 February: 11pm–5:30am
- Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 February: 10pm–5am
- Sunday 4 & Monday 5 February (East Tunnel): 10pm–5am
Drivers should expect delays and follow diversion routes provided by the National Highways network. Authorities recommend staying alert and adhering to posted diversion signs to minimise queues and confusion during the closures.
All information is accurate as published; however, weather conditions or other unforeseen issues may lead to changes in the schedule. It is advised to check for live updates before travelling, especially during adverse weather.
Plan your journey carefully and drive safely during these essential maintenance works at the Dartford Crossing.
Originally published by UKNIP.
