The west tunnel at the Dartford Crossing is set to close for 14 hours this Saturday night.

  We’ve rounded up all the details regarding the diversions and affected routes across the weekend ahead.

  The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames.

  The west tunnel will be closed on Saturday night, while the east tunnel will be closed on Friday and Sunday night.

  This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.

Friday, July 5 – Saturday, July 6

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 11pm – 5.30am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network  

Saturday, July 6 – Sunday, July 7

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 8pm – 10am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network  

Sunday, July 7 – Monday, July 8

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network