A2 closures: Overnight roadworks shut slip roads and carriageway 21-24 August
National Highways warns drivers of westbound and eastbound closures between Whitfield and the M25 junction
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Drivers leaving south-east London will face overnight closures on the A2 between 21 and 24 August. National Highways confirmed the works will affect slip roads and a stretch of the westbound carriageway for resurfacing.
The first closures begin on 21 August. The A2 westbound Marling Cross exit slip road will shut from 8 pm to 6 am. At the same time, the eastbound Wick Lane entry and exit slip roads will close until 5 am.
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Later that night, the westbound link road from Darenth Interchange to the M25 clockwise at Junction 2 will shut from 11 pm to 6 am. National Highways said the closures are necessary to complete resurfacing before the autumn.
Two-night carriageway closure
On 22 and 23 August, the A2 westbound carriageway between Whitfield and Coldharbour Lane will close from 8 pm to 6 am each night. National Highways said the works will require a full closure to ensure safety for road crews.
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The final closure on 24 August will see the A2 westbound Marling Cross exit slip road shut again from 8 pm to 6 am. No eastbound closures are planned for that night, but drivers should expect delays from earlier works.
What drivers should do
National Highways advised drivers to plan alternative routes or delay journeys during the closure windows. The traffic England website will show live diversions and delay updates.
Residents in Dartford, Bexley and Greenwich should expect increased traffic on local roads as drivers seek alternative routes. No public consultation was held for the works, as they fall under routine maintenance.
The next formal step is the completion of the works on 24 August. National Highways has not announced further closures on the A2 this month.
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+Which roads will close on the A2 between 21 and 24 August?
The A2 westbound Marling Cross exit slip road closes on 21 and 24 August. The westbound carriageway between Whitfield and Coldharbour Lane shuts on 22 and 23 August. Eastbound Wick Lane entry and exit slip roads close on 21 August. Each closure starts at 8 pm, except the Darenth Interchange link road, which shuts at 11 pm.
+How long will the A2 closures last each night?
Most closures start at 8 pm and end at 6 am the next morning. The eastbound Wick Lane slip roads reopen at 5 am on 21 August, and the Darenth Interchange link road shuts from 11 pm to 6 am the same night. Drivers should check National Highways for updates before travelling.
+What should drivers do during the A2 closures?
National Highways advises drivers to plan alternative routes or delay journeys during the closure windows. The traffic England website will show live diversions and delay updates. Local roads in Dartford, Bexley and Greenwich may see increased traffic as drivers seek alternatives.
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