National Highways has announced that essential surface works will be carried out on the route, which is a crucial freight and commuter link between the south east and the rest of the country.
The closures will be in place from Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 4.
The crossing, used by over 150,000 vehicles each day, is one of the UK’s busiest road routes and a vital freight and commuter link between the southeast and the rest of the country.
National Highways said diversions will be clearly signposted via their network and local roads.
Here’s the full schedule of weekend closures:
Friday, August 1 – Saturday, August 2
A282-Northbound
A282 Northbound Jct 2 to Jct 1B Carriageway
Lane and link road closure for emergency carriageway repairs 11pm – 5.30am
Diversion via National Highways and Local Authorities Network
A282-Northbound
A282 Northbound Jct 2 to Jct 1B link road closure
Lane and link road closure for emergency carriageway repairs 11pm – 5.30am
Diversion via National Highways and Local Authorities Network
Saturday, August 2 – Sunday, August 3
A282-Northbound
A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure
Tunnel closure for maintenance works 10pm – 5am
Diversion via National Highways network
Sunday, August 3 – Monday, August 4
A282-Northbound
A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel closure
Tunnel closure for maintenance works 10pm – 5am
Diversion via National Highways network
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