Motorists planning to use the Dartford Crossing should be aware of scheduled tunnel closures due to maintenance works over the upcoming weekend.
Starting Friday, September 27, both the West and East tunnels will face overnight closures across multiple days, impacting northbound traffic on the A282.
Diversions will be in place via National Highways roads, so plan your journeys accordingly.
The Dartford Crossing, previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991, is a major road crossing over the River Thames in England.
It connects Dartford in Kent (south) to Thurrock in Essex (north) via the A282 road.
This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Friday, September 27 – Saturday, September 28
A282 Northbound
Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 11pm – 5.30am
Tunnel closure for maintenance works
Diversion via National Highways roads
Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, September 29
A282 Northbound
Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm – 5am
Tunnel closure for maintenance works
Diversion via National Highways roads
Sunday, September 29 – Monday, September 30
A282 Northbound
Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am
Tunnel closure for maintenance works
Diversion via National Highways roads
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