Several motorway closures will affect Essex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England.

These will mainly be along the Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning, with a few on the M25 and the A12.

If you are set to be travelling along these areas, it's best to take note of different diversions in place.

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Here’s a list of all of the closures from Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8.

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Friday, May 6 in Essex?

A12

The usual pre-planned works that will be taking place on the A12 on Friday is on the Northbound link road from the A138, which has a 24 hour closure in place for construction works until October 29.

From Junction 29 to 31 there will be a carriageway closure for barrier repairs from 9pm to 5am, as well as a carriageway closure and diversion route in place from Junction 25 to 30 for the same reason from 8pm to 6am.

Dartford Crossing

Northbound on the East Tunnel there will be a tunnel closure for a survey works from 11pm to 5am.

M25

On the M25 there will be carriageway and entry slip road closures for resurfacing works from 11pm to 6am.

Additionally, clockwise from Junction 26 to 27 there will be lane closures and a link road closure to the M11 southbound during the same time period. 

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Saturday, May 7 in Essex? 

Dartford Crossing

The Northbound carriageway on the West Tunnel will be closed for maintenance works from 10pm to 5am.

M25

On the M25 anti-clockwise from Junction 29 to 28 there will be carriageway and entry slip road closures for resurfacing works from 10pm to 6am.

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Sunday, May 8 in Essex?

Dartford Crossing

The Northbound carriageway on the East Tunnel will be closed for maintenance works from 10pm to 5am.

M25

The same M25 roadworks as the previous day will be taking place, just this time from 10.30pm to 5.30am.