The Dartford road closures set to affect motorist negatively

Dartford drivers are being warned to prepare for eight road closures which are set to affect the National Highways network in the area.

Among these, one closure is anticipated to cause moderate delays, with drivers facing hold-ups ranging from 10 minutes to half an hour.

According to the latest update from National Highways, one of the closures already in place will continue throughout the month.

Drivers are advised to plan their routes accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

For more detailed information on the specific closures and their expected durations, motorists are encouraged to check the National Highways website or local traffic updates.

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.

Here are the list of closures:

• A282, from 10pm August 1 to 5.30am August 23, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A282 northbound, West Tunnel closure, carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works, diversion via National Highways roads.

• A2, from 12.05am June 17 to 12.05am August 30, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A2 eastbound and westbound, Off network, temporary speed limit reduction from 50mph to 40mph. 24/7 for this period.

• A2, from 8pm July 22 to 6am August 31, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A2 both directions Bean to Tollgate, slip road and diversion for bridge works.

And a further five closures will begin over the next two weeks:

• A2, from 10pm August 14 to 6am August 24, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A2 both directions Bexleyheath to Pepperhill, carriageway closures for surface works.

• A13, from 10pm August 14 to 5am August 16, slight delays (under 10 minutes): M25 anti-clockwise, junction 31 to junction 30, Lane closure for barrier works.

• A282, from 8pm August 17 to 10am August 18, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A282 northbound, Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, Tunnel and entry slip road closure for maintenance works, diversion via National Highways network.

• A282, from 10pm August 18 to 5am August 19, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A282 northbound, Dartford Crossing East Tunnel, Tunnel closure for maintenance works, diversion via National Highways network.

• A2, from 10pm August 19 to 5am November 1, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A2 westbound, Old Bexley Lane, 24 Hour 40mph speed limit for VRS works.