The QEII bridge is set to close tonight (Saturday) from 10pm to 5am and we’ve provided all the details regarding the diversions and affected routes.
While the bride is closed for maintenance works on Saturday night, the eastbound tunnel will be used as a contraflow.
The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames.
This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 22
A282 Northbound
A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 9.30pm – 6am
Tunnel closure for maintenance works
Diversion via National Highways network
Saturday, June 22 – Sunday, June 23
A282 Northbound
A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 9.30pm – 5am
Tunnel used for contraflow for QEII bridge closure
Diversion via Highways England Network
A282 Southbound
A282 northbound and southbound Dartford Crossing 10pm – 5am
QEII Bridge closure for maintenance works
Diversions via east tunnel (contraflow)
Sunday, June 23 - Monday, June 24
A282 Northbound
A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am
Tunnel closure for maintenance works
Diversion via National Highways network
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