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

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

If you are set to be travelling along these areas, it's best to take note of different diversions in place.


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Here’s a list of all of the closures from Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15.

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Friday, May 13 in Essex?

A12

The usual pre-planned works that will be taking place on the A12 on Friday is on the Northbound link road from the A138, which has a 24 hour closure in place for construction works until October 29.

On the A12 Northbound and Southbound from Junction 29 to 31 there will be carriageway closure and a diversion route for barrier/fence safety repairs from 9pm to 5am.

Additionally, on the A12 Eastbound and Westbound from Junction 25 to Junction 30 there will be carriageway closure and a diversion route for barrier/fence safety repairs in the same time period.

Dartford Crossing

Northbound on the East Tunnel there will be a tunnel closure for a survey works from 11pm to 5am.

M25

On the M25 anti-clockwise between Junction 29 and 28 there will be carriageway and entry slip road closures for resurfacing works from 11pm to 6am.

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Saturday, May 14 in Essex? 

A12

Again the barrier/fence safety repairs will be taking place between Junctions 29 to 31 between 9pm and 5am.

Dartford Crossing

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

M25

On the M25 anti-clockwise from Junction 29 to 28 there will be carriageway and entry slip road closures for resurfacing works from 10pm to 6am.

What are the M25 and A12 closures for Sunday, May 15 in Essex?

A12

The same roadworks between Junctions 29 and 28 will be taking place at the same time on Sunday as well.

Dartford Crossing

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

M25

The same M25 roadworks as the previous day will be taking place, just this time from 10.30pm to 5.30am.