Throughout this weekend there will be closures affecting the Dartford Crossing tunnels, with a full closure of the QEII bridge scheduled for Saturday night.

Details regarding closure timings, diversions, and affected tunnels are provided below.

There will be a full closure of the QEII bridge from 10pm to 5am on Saturday night.

The Northbound East Tunnel will be closed from 10pm until 5am on Sunday night.

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, May 17 – Saturday, May 18

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 11pm – 5.30am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network

Saturday, May 18 – Sunday, May 19

A282-Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing 9.30pm – 5am

Tunnel closed for contraflow works

Diversion via Highways England Network

A282-Southbound

QEII bridge southbound carriageway closure 10pm – 5am

QEII Bridge closure for maintenance works

Diversion via East Tunnel (contraflow)

Sunday, May 19 – Monday, May 20

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network