Drivers using the A2 this week should prepare for potential delays and diversions as scheduled maintenance gets underway.

These planned closures are part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and infrastructure.

Disruptions, including diversions and reduced access, are expected during the work.

National Highways, responsible for maintaining major roads and motorways, oversees these closures, which affect the A2 — a key route connecting Dover with central London. Spanning nearly 72 miles, the A2 begins in Borough, London, and ends at the Dover Docks.

Below are the planned A2 closures listed day by day:

Wednesday, September 25

  • A2 Eastbound: Bean entry slip road closure
    From: 8.00pm
    To: 6.00am, September 26
    Details: Bean to Ebbsfleet slip road closure for improvement works.
  • A2 Westbound: Bean entry slip road closure
    From: 8.00pm
    To: 6.00am, September 26
    Details: Bean entry slip road closure for drainage works.

Thursday, September 26

  • A2 Eastbound: Bean entry slip road closure
    From: 8.00pm
    To: 6.00am, September 27
    Details: Bean to Ebbsfleet slip road closure for improvement works.
  • A2 Eastbound: Singlewell exit slip road closure
    From: 8.15pm
    To: 5.00am, September 27
    Details: Singlewell slip road and lane closure for maintenance works.
  • A2 Eastbound: Singlewell entry slip road closure
    From: 8.15pm
    To: 5.00am, September 27
    Details: Singlewell slip road and lane closure for maintenance works.
  • A2 Westbound: Bean entry slip road closure
    From: 8.00pm
    To: 6.00am, September 27
    Details: Bean entry slip road closure for drainage works.
  • A2 Westbound: A256 junction to Whitfield roundabout closure
    From: 9.00pm
    To: 5.00am, September 27
    Details: Carriageway closure for a new bridge installation, with diversions via local roads.

Friday, September 27

  • A2 Eastbound: Singlewell exit slip road closure
    From: 8.15pm
    To: 5.00am, September 28
    Details: Singlewell slip road and lane closure for maintenance works.
  • A2 Eastbound: Singlewell entry slip road closure
    From: 8.15pm
    To: 5.00am, September 28
    Details: Singlewell slip road and lane closure for maintenance works.

No further closures are scheduled for days not listed.

Motorists are encouraged to check for updates and plan alternative routes to minimize disruptions. Diversions will be in place where necessary.