A2 drivers face overnight junction closures
Drivers travelling between London and Kent should expect disruption on eastbound slip roads.
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Drivers travelling on the A2 between London and Kent are advised to prepare for overnight disruption this week due to planned closures at several key junctions. The restrictions affect eastbound slip roads and will be in place from Monday to Thursday.
Specific Junction Closures
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National Highways has detailed a series of closures impacting journeys. Most restrictions will start at 8pm and continue until 5am or 6am the following morning. The eastbound A2 at Dunkirk will see its entry road closed from Monday evening into Tuesday morning. At Marling Cross, both the eastbound entry and exit slip roads are scheduled for closure from 8pm until 6am on all four nights.
On Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, further closures are planned. The eastbound A2 at Upper Harbledown and Harbledown will have their exit slip roads closed from 8pm until 5am. Dunkirk's eastbound entry slip road will also be closed during these hours. Marling Cross will again experience closure of both its exit and entry slip roads.
From Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, and again on Thursday into Friday morning, three sets of closures will be in effect. The A2 eastbound at Marling Cross will have its exit and entry slip roads closed from 8pm until 6am. Additionally, the A2 eastbound at Boughton will have its exit slip road closed from 8pm until 6am on these nights.
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Advice for Motorists
Marling Cross is identified as one of the most consistently affected locations, with its eastbound entry and exit slip roads closed throughout the four nights. Motorists using this junction during the affected hours may need to follow alternative routes. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra journey time, and check for the latest information from National Highways before travelling, as planned roadworks can change at short notice, particularly due to weather conditions.
Questions this report answers
+When will the A2 road closures be in effect?
Overnight closures are scheduled from Monday to Thursday. Most restrictions will be in place between 8pm and 5am or 6am the following morning, affecting eastbound slip roads at key junctions.
+Which junctions on the A2 will be affected?
The eastbound A2 slip roads at Marling Cross, Dunkirk, Harbledown, and Boughton will experience closures. Marling Cross will have both entry and exit slip roads closed on all four nights.
+What should drivers do if they need to use the A2 during these times?
Drivers are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow for extra travel time, and check for the latest updates from National Highways. Alternative routes may be necessary, especially around Marling Cross.
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