Essential maintenance is planned on the A2 this week, potentially impacting travel with delays and diversions.

These works aim to enhance road safety and improve the condition of vital infrastructure.

Drivers are advised to prepare for possible disruptions as National Highways oversees these major projects.

Smaller local roads are not included in the National Highways schedule.

Stretching 72 miles from Borough in central London to the Dover Docks, the A2 serves as a critical link between the capital and southeast England.

Below are the detailed closure times and locations:

Monday, November 25

A2 eastbound Merry Chest entry slip road closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Entry slip road at Merry Chest closed for improvement works between Bean and Ebbsfleet. Diversions will be in place to redirect traffic.

A2 eastbound Whitfield to Duke of York roundabout closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Full closure of the eastbound carriageway and some lanes for surface improvements between Whitfield and the Duke of York roundabout.

Tuesday, November 26

A2 eastbound Merry Chest entry slip road closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Closure continues for improvement works between Bean and Ebbsfleet, with traffic diversions available.

A2 eastbound Whitfield to Duke of York roundabout closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Ongoing surface work between Whitfield and the Duke of York roundabout. Full carriageway and lane closures in effect.

A2 westbound Ebbsfleet entry slip road closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Entry slip road westbound at Ebbsfleet closed for essential maintenance. Expect diversions in the area.

Wednesday, November 27

A2 eastbound Ebbsfleet exit slip road closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Closure of the eastbound exit slip road near Ebbsfleet for electrical system upgrades. Drivers should follow diversion signage.

Thursday, November 28

A2 eastbound Ebbsfleet exit slip road closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Continuation of electrical works affecting the eastbound exit slip road near Ebbsfleet.

A2 eastbound Ebbsfleet to Pepper Hill slip road closures

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Maintenance work affecting slip roads between Ebbsfleet and Pepper Hill. Traffic may be rerouted through alternative routes.

A2 eastbound Ebbsfleet entry slip road closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am
  • Details: Entry slip road closure near Ebbsfleet for ongoing maintenance operations.

Saturday, November 30

A2 westbound Three Crutches roundabout to M2 link closure

  • Time: 8pm to 6am (December 1)
  • Details: Full closure of the westbound link between Three Crutches roundabout and the M2 for surface works. Diversions will connect through the M20 and A2 Darenth to Tollgate.