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

These works are part of a planned effort to improve road safety and infrastructure.

Drivers are advised to expect possible delays and follow diversions where necessary.

National Highways oversees motorways and major A-roads, meaning smaller routes are not included in its closures.

The A2 connects Dover to central London, running nearly 72 miles from Borough to Dover Docks.

Here’s the full list of scheduled closures:

Monday, October 14

  • A2 westbound – Bean entry slip road closure from 8pm to 6am on October 15 for improvement works.
  • A2 westbound – Tollgate entry slip road closure from 8pm to 6am on October 15 for maintenance works.

Tuesday, October 15

  • A2 eastbound – Three Crutches exit slip road closure from 9pm to 6am on October 16 for technology works.

Wednesday, October 16

  • A2 westbound – Patrixbourne exit slip road closure from 9pm to 5am on October 17 for Kent County Council works.
  • A2 westbound – Darenth Interchange to M25 Jct 2 link road closure from 10pm to 5am on October 17 for electrical works, with diversions in place.

Thursday, October 17

  • A2 westbound – Patrixbourne exit slip road closure from 9pm to 5am on October 18 for Kent County Council works.
  • A2 eastbound – A2260 to Hall Road slip road closure from 8pm to 6am on October 18 for maintenance works.

Friday, October 18

  • A2 eastbound – Cobham exit slip road closure from 8pm to 6am on October 19 for maintenance works.

Saturday October 19

  • No closures

Sunday, October 20

  • A2 eastbound – Bean exit slip road closure from 10pm to 6am on October 21 for maintenance works, with lane closures between Darenth and Ebbsfleet.

Drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys ahead to avoid potential delays.