Both the west and east tunnel at the Dartford Crossing will be closed over the upcoming weekend.
The Dartford Crossing, previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991, is a major road crossing over the River Thames in England.
It connects Dartford in Kent (south) to Thurrock in Essex (north) via the A282 road.
Friday night to Saturday morning will see the west tunnel closed from 10pm to 5.30am, while the east tunnel will be closed on both Saturday and Sunday night.
This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Friday, August 9 – Saturday, August 10
A282 Northbound
A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm – 5.30am
Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
Diversion via National Highways roads
Saturday, August 10 – Sunday, August 11
A282 Northbound
A282 Dartford Crossing East Tunnel northbound carriageway closure 8pm – 10am
Tunnel closure for contraflow works
Diversion via Highways England Network.
Sunday, August 11 – Monday, August 12
A282 Northbound
A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am
Tunnel closure for maintenance works
Diversion via National Highways network
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