The closure, part of a series of planned disruptions on the A282 this weekend, will take place from 10pm to 5am, with southbound traffic diverted through the East Tunnel under a contraflow system.
The closure is expected to cause significant delays for drivers, particularly those traveling late at night or early in the morning.
The Dartford Crossing is a vital road link over the River Thames in England, connecting Dartford in Kent to Thurrock in Essex via the A282.
This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Friday, January 24 – Saturday, January 25
A282 Northbound
A282 Northbound West Tunnel closure
Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works 9pm – 6am
Diversion via National Highways roads
A282 Northbound
A282 Northbound Jct 1a Entry Slip Road Closure
Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works 9pm – 6am
Diversion via National Highways roads
Saturday, January 25 – Sunday, January 26
A282-Northbound
A282 Dartford Crossing East Tunnel northbound carriageway closure
Tunnel closure for contraflow works 9.30pm – 5am
Diversion via Highways England Network
A282-Southbound
A282 QEII bridge southbound carriageway closure
QEII Bridge closure for maintenance works 10pm – 5am
Diversion via East Tunnel (contraflow)
Sunday, January 26 – Monday, January 27
A282-Nortbound
A282 Northbound East Tunnel closure
Tunnel closure for maintenance works 10pm – 5am
Diversion via National Highways network