Newsworthy Traffic Alert: M25, Dartford Crossing, and A12 Road Closures in Essex
This weekend, Essex traffic is set to face several motorway closures, as announced by National Highways England. The closures will primarily affect the A12, with diversions in place for commuters. Here’s a breakdown of the closures scheduled from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2.
**Friday, May 31:**
A12
– Southbound carriageway closure between Junction 26 and 25 for renewal works from 8pm to 6am
– Entry slip road closures at Junction 26 (6am to 8pm) and Junction 27 (8pm to 6am)
– Northbound exit slip road closures at Junction 14 and 15 (5am to 11pm)
– 24-hour entry slip road closure at Junction 19 for New Beaulieu Station construction
Dartford Crossing
– West tunnel closure on the Northbound side from 11pm to 5.30am for maintenance works
M25
– Clockwise carriageway closure between Junction 25 and 27 for tunnel works from 11pm to 5.30am
– Entry slip road closures at Junction 25 and 26
– Entry slip road closure at Junction 28 on the anti-clockwise side from 11pm to 5am for renewal works
**Saturday, June 1:**
A12
– Southbound carriageway closure at Junction 25 from 6am to 8pm
– Entry slip road closure at Junction 25 from 1am to 6am
– Entry slip road closure at Junction 26 from 6am to 8pm
Dartford Crossing
– West tunnel closure on the Northbound side from 10pm to 5am for maintenance works
M25
– Entry slip road closure at Junction 28 on the anti-clockwise side from 11pm to 5am for renewal works
**Sunday, June 2:**
A12
– Southbound carriageway closure between Junction 26 and 25 from 8pm to 6am
– Entry slip road closures at Junction 27 (8pm to 6am) and Junction 26 (6am to 8pm)
– Northbound exit slip road closures at Junction 14 and 15 (5am to 11pm)
– 24-hour entry slip road closure at Junction 19 for New Beaulieu Station construction
Dartford Crossing
– East tunnel closure on the Northbound side from 10pm to 5am for maintenance works
M25
– Entry slip road closure at Junction 28 on the anti-clockwise side from 11pm to 5am for renewal works.