The planned closures aim to improve road safety and upgrade infrastructure across the National Highways network. Drivers should prepare for possible delays and follow signed diversions where necessary.
National Highways oversees these major routes, excluding local and minor roads.
The A2 in particular serves as a vital connection between London and Dover, stretching nearly 72 miles from Borough to the Dover Docks.
A full list of affected routes and timings is provided below:
Monday, April 7
- A2 westbound Cobham entry slip – closed 8pm to 6am for maintenance works (Shorne to Tollgate)
- A2 westbound Dartford Heath to Bexley – closed 10pm to 5am for VRS (vehicle restraint system) replacement
- A2 westbound Darenth Interchange to M25 clockwise Jct 2 link road – closed 10pm to 5.30am for urgent technology works
- A20 westbound A260 to M20 Jct 13 – closed 8pm to 4am for tunnel maintenance (Alkham Valley junction to M20 Jct 13)
- A21 both directions Kipplings Cross to Forstal roundabout – closed 8pm to 6am for maintenance works
- A282 northbound West Tunnel – closed 10pm to 5am for tunnel works
Tuesday, April 8
- A2 westbound Pepperhill entry slip – closed 8pm to 6am for maintenance works (Hall Road to Pepperhill)
- A2 westbound Dartford Heath to Bexley – closed 10pm to 5am for VRS replacement
- A20 eastbound Courtwood exit slip – closed 8pm to 6am for maintenance works (Old Hawkinge to Dover)
- A21 both directions Kipplings Cross to Forstal roundabout – closed 8pm to 5am for maintenance works
- A282 northbound West Tunnel – closed 10pm to 5am for tunnel works
Wednesday, April 9
- A2 eastbound Upper Harbledown exit slip – closed 8pm to 6am for maintenance works (Dunkirk to Harbledown)
- A2 westbound Dartford Bypass link to M25 anti-clockwise – closed 10pm to 5am for routine works
- A2 westbound Dartford Heath to Bexley – closed 10pm to 5am for VRS replacement
- A282 northbound West Tunnel – closed 10pm to 5am for tunnel works
Thursday, April 10
- A2 eastbound Cobham exit slip – closed 8pm to 6am for maintenance works (Singlewell to M2 Jct 1)
- A2 westbound Dartford Heath to Bexley – closed 10pm to 5am for VRS replacement
- A21 northbound Morleys Road to A25 Westerham Road – closed 8pm to 6am for sign works
- A282 northbound West Tunnel – closed 10pm to 5am for tunnel works
Friday, April 11
- A2 westbound Darenth Interchange entry slip – closed 11pm to 5.30am for structure inspections
- A21 northbound Morleys Road to A25 Westerham Road – closed 8pm to 6am for sign works
- A282 northbound West Tunnel – closed 11pm to 6am for tunnel works
Saturday, April 12
- A2 eastbound Dartford Heath exit slip – closed 10pm to 5am for inspections (Bexley to Dartford Heath)
Sunday, April 13
- A2 westbound Hall Road exit slip – closed 8pm to 6am for maintenance works (Downs Road to Ebbsfleet)
- A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel – closed 10pm to 5am for maintenance works. No access for vehicles over 4.8m.
