Several motorway closures will affect Essex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England.

These will mainly be along the M25 in the early hours of the morning, but with a few at the Dartford Crossing on the A282 and also the A12.

If you are set to be travelling along these areas at that sort of time, then take note of what diversions will be in place.

Here’s a list of all of the closures from Friday January 14 to Sunday January 16.

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Friday January 14 in Essex?

A12

First up on the A12, Junction 21 to 22 will have a carriageway closure from 9pm to 6am for renewal works.

Additionally, the Northbound Junction 19 link road from A138 will have a 24-hour closure up until January 29.

Echo: Several major roads in Essex will have roadworks going on in the early hours of the morning (PA)Several major roads in Essex will have roadworks going on in the early hours of the morning (PA) (Image: PA)

Dartford Crossing

The Northbound West Tunnel will be shut for maintenance works from 11pm to 6am.

M25

From Junction 28 to 29 there will be lane closures on the M25 and an exit road slip closure for electrical works from 11pm to 5am.

Also, the Junction 26 anti-clockwise entry slip road will also be shut for electrical works at the same time.

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Saturday January 15 in Essex?

Dartford Crossing

The Northbound carriageway on the East Tunnel will be closed for bridge contraflow from 9.30pm to 5am.

M25

Junction 31 to the A282 southbound Junction will have a carriageway closure for maintenance works from 10pm to 5am.

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Sunday January 16 in Essex?

Dartford Crossing

The Northbound carriageway on the East Tunnel will be closed for maintenance works from 10pm to 5am.