A2 Weekend Closures: Full Carriageway Shutdowns Planned
Drivers face multiple overnight closures on the A2 this weekend, including two full westbound carriageway shutdowns.
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Drivers travelling on the A2 this weekend face a series of overnight closures, including two complete shutdowns of the westbound carriageway. These works are scheduled to take place from Friday, September 4, through to Sunday, September 6, and will impact journeys in Kent.
Friday Night Closures
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National Highways has scheduled 12 overnight closures between September 1 and September 4, impacting several slip roads and two full carriageway sections.
On Friday, September 4, the majority of disruptions will affect westbound traffic. The A2 westbound entry slip road at Wainscott will be closed from 8pm until 6am the following morning. Additionally, both the westbound entry and exit slip roads at Brewers Road and Cobham Services will be shut during the same hours. The A2 westbound exit slip road at Marling Cross is also scheduled for closure between 8pm and 6am.
A more significant closure will see the A2 westbound carriageway entirely shut between Whitfield and Coldharbour Lane. This closure begins at 8pm on Friday and is expected to last until 6am on Saturday, September 5. Eastbound drivers will also experience disruption, with the A2 eastbound entry slip road at Whitfield closing from 9pm until 6am.
Saturday Night Shutdown
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Drivers should expect disruptions on key sections of the M25, including the QEII Bridge, from Friday evening to Monday morning.
A further full carriageway closure is planned for Saturday night. The A2 westbound carriageway will be closed between the A2050 and Brenley. This shutdown is scheduled to start at 8pm on Saturday, September 5, and will remain in effect until 6am on Sunday, September 6.
There are no A2 closures listed for Sunday night. Drivers are advised to check the latest traffic information before travelling, as roadworks can be subject to change.
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+When will the A2 westbound carriageway be closed?
The A2 westbound carriageway will be fully closed between Whitfield and Coldharbour Lane from 8pm on Friday, September 4, until 6am on Saturday, September 5. A further closure is scheduled between the A2050 and Brenley from 8pm on Saturday, September 5, until 6am on Sunday, September 6.
+Which slip roads will be closed?
On Friday, September 4, the A2 westbound entry slip road at Wainscott will close from 8pm to 6am. The westbound entry and exit slip roads at Brewers Road and Cobham Services will also be closed during this time. The A2 westbound exit slip road at Marling Cross will close from 8pm to 6am, and the A2 eastbound entry slip road at Whitfield will close from 9pm to 6am.
+What should drivers do during the closures?
Drivers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow any signed diversion routes that will be in place. It is also recommended to check the latest traffic information before setting off, as planned roadworks can sometimes be changed or cancelled at short notice.
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