The Dartford Crossing and surrounding areas will face a series of closures for maintenance and repairs over the upcoming weekend.
These include closures of the West tunnel tonight (August 29) and Saturday, and closures of the East tunnel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, with diversions in place via National Highways roads.
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.
This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Friday, August 30 – Saturday, August 31
Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm – 5.30am
- Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
- Diversion via National Highways roads
Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5.30am
- Tunnel closure for maintenance works
- Diversion via National Highways network
Saturday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1
Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm – 5am
- Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
- Diversion via National Highways roads
Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5.30am
- Tunnel closure for maintenance works
- Diversion via National Highways network
Sunday, September 1 – Monday, September 2
Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am
- Tunnel closure for maintenance works
- Diversion via National Highways network.
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