Motorists travelling northbound from Dartford to Thurrock should prepare for major overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing this week. The west tunnel of the crossing, carrying the A282 northbound, will be shut each night for crucial maintenance and resurfacing work.
The closures will take place nightly from 9pm to 5am, starting on Monday 19 May and continuing through to early Friday 23 May 2025. This essential work is expected to cause significant disruption for drivers heading north across the River Thames.
The full closure schedule is as follows:
- Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 May: West Tunnel closed 9pm–5am, with diversions via the National Highways network.
- Tuesday 20 to Wednesday 21 May: West Tunnel closed 9pm–5am, diversion routes remain in place.
- Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 May: West Tunnel closed 9pm–5am, diversions continue.
- Thursday 22 to Friday 23 May: Final night of West Tunnel closure 9pm–5am, diversions still active.
National Highways advises drivers to allow extra travel time and to follow diversion signs carefully during these overnight closures. They also recommend checking for any weather-related updates that could affect the schedule.
Good news for southbound drivers: the east tunnel will remain open and unaffected throughout the maintenance period. However, delays may still occur on connecting roads due to the changes.
The overnight closures are part of ongoing upgrade works aimed at keeping the Dartford Crossing safe and operating efficiently. Given the heavy daily traffic volumes, these maintenance projects are vital to ensure smooth and secure journeys.
Drivers are urged to plan their journeys in advance to avoid being caught in night-time traffic congestion during this week of closures.
Originally published by UKNIP.
