A2 maintenance is scheduled for this week, potentially causing delays and diversions for drivers.

These closures are part of a planned maintenance effort to boost road safety and infrastructure.

Drivers are forewarned that diversions and delays might accompany these crucial works.

National Highways, responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, does not oversee smaller road shutdowns.

The A2 serves as a crucial link connecting Dover to the heart of London, spanning nearly 72 miles from Borough in the capital to Dover Docks.

Below is a detailed list of the upcoming closures on the A2 and the reasons behind each one to help drivers plan their journeys.

Tuesday, September 10

  • A2 eastbound: Tollgate entry slip road will be closed from 8pm to 6am on September 11 for resurfacing works. Drivers will be diverted via alternative routes along the local road network.
  • A2 westbound: Bean entry slip road will close from 8pm to 6am on September 11 due to ongoing road safety improvements. Diversions will be set through nearby routes.
  • A2 eastbound: Darenth Interchange exit slip road will be closed from 10pm to 5:30am on September 11 for safety barrier repairs. Motorists will need to follow marked diversion signs.

Wednesday, September 11

  • A2 eastbound: Darenth Interchange exit slip road will be closed again from 10pm to 5:30am on September 12, continuing the safety barrier maintenance. Diversions will remain in place through local roads.

Thursday, September 12

  • A2 eastbound: Cobham entry slip road will be closed from 8pm to 6am on September 13 for resurfacing and lane maintenance. Traffic will be rerouted via adjacent roads.
  • A2 eastbound: Cobham exit slip road will also close from 8pm to 6am on September 13 for the same maintenance works. Alternative routes will be signposted.
  • A2 eastbound: Darenth Interchange exit slip road will be shut from 10pm to 5:30am on September 13 as part of resurfacing works on the M25 Anticlockwise Junction 2. Diversions will guide drivers via the National Highways network.

Friday, September 13

  • A2 eastbound: Cobham entry slip road will be closed from 8pm to 6am on September 14 for continued resurfacing works. Diversion routes will be provided.
  • A2 eastbound: Cobham exit slip road will also be closed from 8pm to 6am on September 14. Road users will be diverted accordingly.
  • A2 eastbound: Darenth Interchange exit slip road will close from 11pm to 6am on September 14, linked to ongoing maintenance works at the M25 Junction 2. Diversion routes will be in place for motorists.

Sunday, September 15

  • A2 westbound: Dartford Heath carriageway will close from 10:30pm to 5am on September 16 for vital safety barrier installations (VRS works). Motorists will need to follow marked diversions via the National Highways and Local Authority networks.

These closures are critical for resurfacing, lane, and safety barrier maintenance. Drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and expect diversions to be clearly signposted.