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The Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Crucial motorway tunnel used by 150,000 Brits per day is hit by a WEEK of closures
A CRUCIAL motorway tunnel that is used by more than 150,000 Brits each day is set be disrupted by closures this week. Tunnel closures QEII Bridge this weekend. 3 Drivers are being alerted to overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing due to essential maintenance work scheduled from Monday, August 11 to Monday, August 18. More than 150,000 vehicles per day are reported to rely on the Dartford Crossing. It has been considered a vital cross that enables vehicles to commute or carry freight between the south-east and the rest of the country. It is the only way to cross the Thames river by road east of London, and links the counties of Essex and Kent. This is via the QEII bridge for southbound traffic, and two 1.4km-long tunnels for travellers going northbound. The closures will only occur overnight across the week, where driver's may be hit by disruptions. Diversions via the National Highways' network and local routes will be clearly signposted during this time. The QEII bridge will be fully closed from Saturday, August 16 to Sunday, August 17, between 10pm to 5am. The diversion route will be through the an installed contraflow through the Dartford east tunnel from 9:30pm on Saturday night. The Dartford west tunnel will remain open overnight for travel in the northbound direction. M6 and M4 closed over serious crashes with drivers facing long delays However, height restrictions will apply to vehicles going in this direction between 4.8 to 5 metres high. Tunnel closures set for this week Monday, August 11/12 (10pm - 5.30am) A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Tuesday, August 12/13 (10pm - 5.30am) A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Wednesday, August 13/14 (10pm - 5.30am) A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Thursday, August 14/15 (10pm - 5.30am) A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Friday, August 15/16 (11pm - 6am) A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Saturday, August 16/17 (10pm - 5am) A282 QEII Bridge closure clockwise Southbound QEII Bridge closure for bridge works Diversion via east tunnel contraflow Sunday, August 17/18 (10pm - 5am) A282 Northbound Dartfood Crossing East Tunnel closure Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Closure of the Dartford Crossing this week comes just months after it was also shut down for maintenance work in May. It involved the M20 motorway which was closed between Maidstone and Ashford overnight ahead of the spring bank holiday weekend for Operation Brock. The Dartford Crossing is also set to become more expensive next month. The cost of using it is expected to jump from £2.50 to £3.50 in September. This will mark the first price increase for the crossing since 2014. Transport Secretary, Lilian Greenwood, explained the toll increase was necessary in order to manage the almost 200,000 vehicles that use it everyday. Analysts have suggested that these increased charges could be used to fund the upcoming Lower Thames Crossing mega project. The project is set to ease congestion, and provide an alternative route for vehicles between Essex and Kent. 3
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Yahoo
Drivers facing delays on south Essex M25 Dartford Crossing approach
TRAFFIC is slow moving on the approach to the Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge as south Essex drivers are hit by delays. According to Essex Travel News, traffic flow from Junction 30 to the QEII Bridge is facing significant delays. Disruption is also reported on the A13 towards the M25 at Junction 30. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. An update from Essex Travel News, operated by Essex County Council's traffic control, states: "M25 clockwise – slow traffic from J30 (A13) to the QE2 Bridge. Also slow traffic on A13 approaching the M25 at J30." A later update has confirmed that the disruption is ongoing and potentially worsening at the approach to the crossing. Traffic from Dartford into south Essex appears to be moving without delay.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Disruption and delays for south Essex drivers at M25 Dartford Crossing
DRIVERS are facing disruption on the M25 Dartford Crossing with average speeds of 15mph reported by the AA. Traffic between Southend Arterial Road and Dartford is slow moving, with congestion spanning the QEII Bridge and M25 into Lakeside. There is currently no information on the cause of the disruption, but the AA has indicated that it appears to be easing. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. An update from the AA said: "Delays of six minutes and delays easing on M25 clockwise between J29 A127 Southend Arterial Road (Romford / Basildon) and J31 A282 Canterbury Way (Lakeside / Purfleet). Average speed 15 mph." This followed a separate update regarding traffic at the crossing itself, which said: "Queueing traffic on M25 clockwise before J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet). Congestion to two miles before J30 A13 (Lakeside). Travel time is 15 minutes." You can check how your journey is affected at
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Queues of traffic spark journey delays around M25 and QEII Bridge
Delays and queuing traffic is being reported between Purfleet and the QEII Bridge this morning. Traffic moving clockwise along the M25 from Junction 30 to the crossing is likely to be impacted. The disruption was first reported to the AA at around 6.20am and appears to be ongoing - travel time is estimated at 20 minutes. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. An update from the AA said: "Queueing traffic on M25 clockwise from J30 A13 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to the QEII Bridge. Travel time is 20 minutes." Road works taking place in the area involve a new road layout being created on Euclid Way Northbound at Motherwell Way. There is currently no estimated time that the congestion could ease.
