M25 and QEII Bridge face weekend overnight closures
Motorists advised to plan ahead due to planned works affecting multiple junctions and carriageways.
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Motorists travelling on the M25 motorway and the QEII Bridge face a series of overnight closures this weekend as planned works take place. The disruptions, which begin on Friday 18 September and continue until early Tuesday 22 September, will affect various sections of the motorway, including junctions and carriageways.
Friday night closures
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On Friday 18 September, the M25 clockwise carriageway will be shut between junction 20 and junction 21A from 11pm until 6am the following morning. Additionally, the M25 anti-clockwise carriageway will be closed between junction 15 and junction 14 during the same hours. Other closures scheduled for Friday night include the M25 clockwise junction 9 exit and entry slip roads, the M25 clockwise junction 3 to M20 eastbound junction 1 link road, the M25 anti-clockwise junction 20 exit slip road, and a section of the M25 anti-clockwise carriageway between junction 2 and the A2 westbound Darenth Interchange and A282 northbound junction 2 link road, which will be closed from 11pm until 5.30am.
Saturday night QEII Bridge shutdown
Drivers using the Dartford Crossing will experience a complete overnight closure of the QEII Bridge. The bridge will be shut in the clockwise direction between junction 31 and junction 1A from 9.30pm on Saturday 19 September until 9am on Sunday 20 September. The M25 clockwise junction 31 entry slip road will also be closed from 9.15pm on Saturday until 9am on Sunday. Signed diversion routes will be in place for affected drivers.
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Sunday night junction closure
On Sunday 20 September, the M25 clockwise carriageway at junction 30 will be closed between its entry and exit slip roads. This closure is scheduled to begin at 10.30pm on Sunday and will remain in effect until 5.30am on Monday 21 September.
Further closures on Monday night
Five additional closures are planned for Monday night, all affecting the clockwise M25. These include the junction 2 entry slip road, junction 9 exit and entry slip roads, the carriageway and slip roads between junction 25 and junction 26, the carriageway at junction 30 between the entry and exit slip roads, and the junction 11 exit slip road. All these closures are scheduled to end by 5.30am on Tuesday 22 September. Drivers are advised to check their routes before travelling, particularly around Dartford, and to follow diversion signs.
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+When will the QEII Bridge be closed?
The QEII Bridge at Dartford will be closed in the clockwise direction between junction 31 and junction 1A from 9.30pm on Saturday 19 September until 9am on Sunday 20 September.
+Which sections of the M25 will be closed?
The M25 clockwise carriageway will be closed from junction 20 to junction 21A from 11pm on Friday 18 September to 6am on Saturday 19 September. Additionally, junction 30 will see its clockwise entry and exit slip roads closed from 10.30pm on Sunday 20 September until 5.30am on Monday 21 September.
+What should drivers do during the closures?
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow additional travel time, and follow any signed diversion routes that will be in place during the closures.
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