The Dartford Crossing will experience a series of planned tunnel closures for maintenance and repair work over the first week of September.

These closures will affect both the West and East Tunnels on the A282 Northbound, with varying hours and durations.

Drivers should anticipate diversions via National Highways roads and plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays

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.

Tuesday, September 3 - Wednesday, September 4

A282 Northbound

Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5.30am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network.

Wednesday, September 4 – Thursday, September 5

A282 Northbound

Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm – 5.30am

Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works

Diversion via National Highways roads

Thursday, September 5 – Friday, September 6

A282 Northbound

Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm – 5.30am

Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works

Diversion via National Highways roads

Friday, September 6 – Saturday, September 7

A282 Northbound

Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 11pm – 6am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network.

Saturday, September 7 – Sunday, September 8

A282 Northbound

Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 8pm – 10am

Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works

Diversion via National Highways roads

Sunday, September 8 – Monday, September 9

A282 Northbound

Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network