A2 and M25 face overnight closures September 14-17
National Highways plans roadworks affecting both carriageways and slip roads during late evening and early morning hours.
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Drivers planning to use the A2 and M25 motorways between Monday, September 14, and Thursday, September 17, should be aware of planned overnight closures. National Highways has announced that sections of both roads will be shut, impacting both eastbound and westbound traffic, as well as slip roads.
A2 Roadworks
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Traffic congestion reported on the motorway following the incident.
On the A2, closures are scheduled to begin as early as 8pm and extend until 6am the following morning. Specific disruptions include the A2 westbound exit slip road at Barham from 9pm to 6am on September 14, 15, and 16. The A2 eastbound exit slip road at Dartford Heath will be closed from 10pm to 5.30am on September 14, with the entry slip road at the same location also affected.
Further closures on the A2 include the eastbound carriageway between Lydden Lights and Coldred Hill, and between Coldharbour Lane and Lydden, scheduled for closure from 8pm to 6am on September 15 and 16. The A2 eastbound exit slip road at Darenth Interchange will be closed from 10pm to 5.30am on September 15. On September 16, the A2 westbound link road from Darenth Interchange to the M25 anti-clockwise at junction 2 will be shut from 10pm to 5.30am. The A2 westbound exit slip road at Darenth Interchange will also be closed during these hours on September 16. On September 17, the A2 eastbound entry slip road at Wincheap will close from 8pm to 6am, and the A2 westbound exit and entry slip roads at Dartford Heath will be closed from 10pm to 5.30am.
M25 Motorway Disruptions
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Bus services were rerouted following the incident which occurred in the early hours of the morning.
The M25 will also experience overnight closures affecting both clockwise and anti-clockwise carriageways and slip roads. On September 14, the M25 clockwise between junctions 20 and 21A and the anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 15 and 14 will be closed. The junction 9 exit and entry slip roads will also be shut. Additional closures on September 14 include the anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 11 and 10, and the clockwise carriageway and slip road between junctions 16 and 17. These closures are scheduled to begin at 10pm and finish at 5.30am.
On September 15, the same sections closed on the previous night will be affected again. Furthermore, the M25 anti-clockwise exit and entry slip roads at junction 29 will be closed, and the clockwise carriageway between the entry and exit slips of junction 30 will also be shut. These closures will remain in place overnight. On September 16, the closures from the previous nights will continue, with the addition of the M25 anti-clockwise exit slip road at junction 24 being closed for the night. On September 17, closures are scheduled for the M25 clockwise between junctions 20 and 21A, anti-clockwise between junctions 15 and 14, and the clockwise exit and entry slip roads at junction 9. The clockwise carriageway between the entry and exit slips at junction 30 will also close, along with the clockwise exit slip road at junction 11.
Advice for Drivers
National Highways advises drivers to check their journey plans in advance and allow extra time to account for potential disruptions. The planned roadworks are subject to change at short notice. Motorists are advised to follow signed diversion routes where closures are in place and to check the latest traffic information before travelling.
Questions this report answers
+When will the A2 and M25 be closed?
The A2 and M25 motorways will experience overnight closures from Monday, September 14, to Thursday, September 17. These disruptions are scheduled to occur between 8pm/10pm and 5.30am/6am each night.
+What parts of the roads will be affected?
Both the eastbound and westbound carriageways of the A2 and M25 will be subject to closures, along with various associated slip roads. Specific junctions and sections are detailed in the schedule provided by National Highways.
+What should drivers do?
Drivers are advised by National Highways to check their journey plans before travelling and to allow extra time for their trips. Following signed diversion routes and checking the latest traffic information is also recommended.
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