A2 overnight closures affect Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions this week
National Highways advises drivers to plan ahead for late-night diversions on key routes
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Drivers on the A2 will face overnight closures at three junctions in Barnet this week. National Highways has scheduled roadworks that will shut sections of the route between 8 pm and 6 am, with some closures starting later or ending earlier.
The Darenth to M25 clockwise link road will close from 10 pm to 5:30 am on Monday 3 August. On the same night, the westbound Marling Cross exit slip road, the Cobham Services exit slip road and the Cobham entry slip road will also shut.
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National Highways schedules overnight motorway works with diversions across multiple junctions
Which junctions close and when
On Tuesday 4 August, the eastbound Cobham exit slip road and the Cobham entry slip road will close from 8 pm to 6 am. There are no overnight closures planned for Wednesday 5 August.
The eastbound Wick Lane entry slip road will close from 8 pm to 5 am on Thursday 6 August. National Highways said all closures are subject to change, particularly in poor weather.
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What drivers should do
National Highways advised drivers to plan ahead, allow extra time for journeys and check traffic updates before setting off. Diversion routes will be in place where closures are enforced.
The closures are part of ongoing upgrades on the A2. National Highways did not specify when the works will finish or what improvements are being made.
What happens next
Drivers should continue to check National Highways traffic updates for changes to the schedule. The next planned closures after Thursday 6 August have not been announced.
Questions this report answers
+Which A2 junctions will close overnight this week?
The Darenth to M25 clockwise link road, Cobham exit and entry slip roads, and the Wick Lane entry slip road will close overnight. National Highways has published the times for each closure on its website.
+What time do the A2 closures start and finish?
Most closures run from 8 pm to 6 am. The Darenth to M25 link road closes from 10 pm to 5:30 am on Monday 3 August, and the Wick Lane entry slip road closes from 8 pm to 5 am on Thursday 6 August.
+Will there be diversions during the A2 closures?
Yes, diversion routes will be in place where closures are enforced. National Highways advises drivers to follow these routes and check traffic updates before travelling.
+Are there any A2 closures on Wednesday 5 August?
No overnight closures are planned for Wednesday 5 August. Works resume on Thursday 6 August with the Wick Lane entry slip road closure.
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