Major disruption expected on the A282, M25 and M26 from this evening as planned maintenance work gets underway.
Residents and commuters across Kent should be aware of significant overnight closures affecting three key routes this evening. National Highways has scheduled essential maintenance work that will require full road closures during peak overnight hours, with potential delays affecting travellers until early morning.
The A282 northbound will close at the Dartford Crossing West Tunnel from 21:00 until 05:30. This closure affects one of the region’s most critical transport links, particularly impacting those travelling north towards London. The M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 9 and 8 will close from 22:30 until 05:30, affecting traffic on this heavily-used orbital route. Additionally, the M26 eastbound from junction 2A to junction 3 will be closed from 23:00 until 05:30.
Residents are strongly advised to plan alternative routes if travelling during these hours or consider delaying journeys until after 05:30 when roads reopen. Those who must travel should allow significantly more time and monitor live traffic updates before setting out. The closures are part of planned maintenance works necessary to keep these routes safe and well-maintained for the travelling public.
Key Information
- A282 north Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closed 21:00–05:30 for maintenance work
- M25 anti-clockwise J9 to J8 closed 22:30–05:30 for infrastructure works
- M26 eastbound J2A to J3 closed 23:00–05:30 for planned maintenance
