Motorists should be aware that the Dartford Crossing is scheduled for important overnight closures during the weekend of February 17-18. Both tunnels will be closed to allow for vital maintenance and resurfacing work.
The closures are planned as follows:
Saturday Night (February 17): The West Tunnel will close from 10pm until 5am Sunday morning.
Sunday Night (February 18): The East Tunnel will close from 10pm until 5am Monday morning.
This key route over the River Thames connects Dartford in Kent with Thurrock in Essex via the A282. These overnight shutdowns may cause disruptions to travel plans.
National Highways will implement diversion routes to help manage traffic flow during the closures. Drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys carefully, stay alert for updates, and follow all traffic management instructions.
Local authorities advise, “Closures and timings may change, especially if bad weather hits. Always check live traffic reports before you set off.”
To avoid delays, stay tuned to official channels for the latest real-time information and traffic updates.
Originally published by UKNIP.
