A2 slip roads to close overnight this weekend
Drivers face disruption near Gravesend and Cobham as National Highways carries out works.
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Drivers using the A2 this weekend should be aware of overnight disruption due to planned slip road closures. National Highways has confirmed that the Marling Cross entry and exit slip roads on the eastbound A2 will be closed from 8pm on Friday, November 13, until 6am on Saturday, November 14. The main carriageway of the A2 will remain open during these overnight works.
Weekend Closures
A2 drivers face overnight junction closures
Drivers travelling between London and Kent should expect disruption on eastbound slip roads.
The closures on Friday evening specifically affect drivers wishing to join or leave the eastbound A2 at the Marling Cross junction. No further A2 closures are listed for Saturday or Sunday nights. However, the Marling Cross closures will remain in effect until 6am on Saturday morning.
Further Works Scheduled
Additional overnight restrictions are scheduled for Monday, November 16. These will include the closure of the Cobham exit slip road on the westbound A2 and the A289 exit slip road on the eastbound A2. Both of these closures are set to begin at 8pm on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday, November 17. These works will impact motorists leaving the westbound A2 towards local roads and eastbound drivers heading towards the Medway area.
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Drivers travelling across London, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire should expect disruption between November 13-16.
National Highways advises all motorists travelling between London, Gravesend, and Medway to check their journeys before setting off. They recommend allowing extra time for travel, particularly for overnight journeys, and following signed diversion routes. Drivers are also urged to check for any last-minute changes or updates on the National Highways daily road closures page, as emergency repairs or unforeseen incidents can still cause disruption.
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+When will the A2 slip roads be closed this weekend?
The Marling Cross entry and exit slip roads on the eastbound A2 will be closed from 8pm on Friday, November 13, to 6am on Saturday, November 14. The main A2 carriageway itself will remain open.
+Are there any other planned closures?
Yes, further overnight slip road closures are scheduled for Monday, November 16. These will affect the Cobham exit slip road on the westbound A2 and the A289 exit slip road on the eastbound A2.
+What should drivers do before travelling?
Motorists are advised by National Highways to check for the latest updates on road closures before travelling. They should also allow extra time for their journeys and follow signed diversion routes.
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