Drivers should prepare for significant disruptions at the Dartford Crossing this weekend. The QEII Bridge will undergo a full closure as part of routine maintenance and safety inspections.
M25 Dartford Crossing Closure Scheduled for This Weekend
The bridge, which connects Essex and Kent, will close from 10 PM on Saturday, June 6, until 5 AM on Sunday, June 7. During this time, the Dartford east tunnel will operate under a contraflow system to facilitate southbound traffic on the M25/A282.
Traffic Management for Northbound Journeys
The west tunnel will remain open for northbound traffic. However, a height restriction will affect vehicles measuring between 4.8 meters (15 feet 9 inches) and 5.0 meters (16 feet 6 inches). These larger vehicles will need to take an alternative route via the M25 clockwise.
Additional Tunnel Closures
Overnight tunnel closures will also affect the Dartford Crossing for the following week. Here are the scheduled closures:
- Monday, June 1 to Thursday, June 4: Dartford west tunnel closure from 10 PM to 5:30 AM.
- Friday, June 5: Dartford west tunnel closure from 11 PM to 6 AM.
- Saturday, June 6: Full closure of the QEII Bridge from 10 PM to 5 AM.
- Sunday, June 7: Dartford east tunnel closure from 10:30 PM to 5 AM (no access for vehicles over 4.8m).
- Monday, June 8 to Wednesday, June 10: Dartford east tunnel closure from 10 PM to 5:30 AM each night (no access for vehicles over 4.8m).
- Thursday, June 11: Dartford west tunnel closure from 10 PM to 5:30 AM.
- Friday, June 12: Dartford west tunnel closure from 11 PM to 6 AM.
- Saturday, June 13: Dartford west tunnel closure from 10 PM to 5 AM.
- Sunday, June 14: Dartford east tunnel closure from 10:30 PM to 5 AM (no access for vehicles over 4.8m).
Diversion Routes
To assist drivers affected by the closures, the following diversion plans will be in place:
- East Tunnel: Vehicles below 4.8m (15 feet 9 inches) will be rerouted via the west tunnel.
- West Tunnel: All drivers will be diverted through the east tunnel.
- QEII Bridge: Southbound traffic will divert via the east tunnel. Northbound vehicles less than 4.8m can use the west tunnel, while those measuring between 4.8m and 5.0m will be redirected via the M25 clockwise.
For updates on closures and diversions, stay tuned to El-Balad for the latest traffic news and information. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the safety of all road users at the Dartford Crossing.
