Dartford Crossing tunnel closed nightly as maintenance continues
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 06:27 · Archive
The Dartford west tunnel will close overnight every weekday this week for maintenance work.
The Dartford west tunnel will close overnight from 9pm to 5.30am every weekday this week as part of an extensive maintenance programme on the A282 Dartford Crossing. The closures will affect northbound traffic between Kent and Essex.
National Highways is carrying out repairs across several years to upgrade CCTV and lighting, improve waterproofing, and maintain ventilation, electrical and drainage systems. The work also includes repairing tunnel bearings and concrete walkways, replacing tunnel lining panels and corroded steelwork. Most work is scheduled overnight to minimise disruption.
The crossing carries more than 50 million vehicles annually, with the busiest days seeing up to 180,000 vehicles. National Highways has warned that planned closures can change at short notice.
How it is being reported
- Millions of drivers fined on Dartford Crossing despite promise to scrap chargesMore than two million drivers using the Dartford Crossing have been fined for failing to pay the controversial Dart Charge over the past year, despite earlier promises that the crossing would eventually become free to use.News Shopper · 3 Nov, 05:00
- Millions of drivers fined on Dartford Crossing despite promise to scrap chargesMore than two million drivers using the Dartford Crossing have been fined for failing to pay the controversial Dart Charge over the past year, despite earlier promises that the crossing would eventually become free to use.This Is Local London · 3 Nov, 05:00
- Drivers warned of Dartford Crossing closures EVERY DAY this weekDrivers using the Dartford Crossing are being warned of overnight closures every day this working week as maintenance continues.News Shopper · 2 Nov, 17:30
In this story: Dartford Crossing · National Highways · Kent · Essex · River Thames
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