Dartford Crossing Tunnels Close Overnight During Half Term Break

Okay, here’s the scoop about the Dartford Crossing. From February 17 to 22, some roads will close. Expect closures on the northbound side for tunnel work. This affects both the east and west tunnels.

The closures happen nightly from 9 PM to 6 AM. Except for the last night, it ends at 6 AM. You can use diversions via National Highways roads.

The Dartford Crossing links Kent and Essex. It uses the A282 over the River Thames. Plan your trips well to avoid delays. The details here could change, especially if the weather is bad.

Monday, February 17, into Tuesday, the West Tunnel closes. This is the A282 northbound section. Expect carriageway and slip road closures for tunnel work. This happens from 9 PM to 5:30 AM. Use National Highways roads for diversions. Also, the A282 northbound from Junction 1A to the West Tunnel closes. This closure is also from 9 PM to 5:30 AM. Use the same diversion routes.

Tuesday, February 18, into Wednesday, the West Tunnel closes again. These are A282 northbound closures. The carriageway and slip road close for work. The hours are 9 PM to 5:30 AM. Follow the National Highways diversions. The A282 northbound from Junction 1A to the West Tunnel also shuts. It’s from 9 PM to 5:30 AM. Use the same diversion routes as before.

Wednesday, February 19, into Thursday, expect similar closures. The A282 northbound West Tunnel will be shut. Carriageway and slip road closures are in effect. Tunnel work occurs from 9 PM to 5:30 AM. Use National Highways roads to detour. The A282 northbound from Junction 1A to the West Tunnel closes too. That closing time is also 9 PM to 5:30 AM. Remember those diversions!

Thursday, February 20, into Friday, more of the same closures hit. The A282 northbound West Tunnel closes. Carriageway and slip road closures will occur. This is for tunnel work from 9 PM to 5:30 AM. Use the National Highways road diversions. The A282 northbound from Junction 1A to the West Tunnel also closes. It’s again from 9 PM until 5:30 AM. Diversions remain the same, so please use them.

Friday, February 21, into Saturday, expect closures once more. The A282 northbound West Tunnel will close. Carriageway and slip road work happens. This happens from 9 PM to 6 AM. Use the typical diversions. The A282 northbound from Junction 1A to West Tunnel also closes. The tunnel closes from 9 PM to 6 AM. Use National Highways road, and you should be fine.