Several motorway closures will affect Essex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England.
These will mainly be along the Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning, with a few on the M25 and the A12.
If you are set to be travelling along these areas, it's best to take note of different diversions in place.
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Here’s a list of all of the closures from Friday, July 8 to Sunday, July 10.
What are the M25 and A12 closures for Friday, July 8 in Essex?
A12
The usual pre-planned works that will be taking place on the A12 on Friday is on the Northbound link road from the A138, which has a 24 hour closure in place for construction works until October 29.
From Junction 25 to 30 in both directions there will be a carriageway closure and diversion route in place for barrier/fence safety repairs which will last from 9pm to 5am.
A carriageway closure will also be in place between Junction 29 and 31 in both directions at the same time also for barrier/fence safety repairs.
Additionally, from Junction 19 and 25 there will be a lane closure for construction improvement/upgrade, which is also at the same time as the other roadworks.
Dartford Crossing
Northbound on the West Tunnel there will be a tunnel closure for a maintenance works from 11pm to 5am.
M25
On the M25 from Junction 28 to 29 there will be carriageway and entry slip road closures for resurfacing works from 11pm to 6am.
Additionally, on the M25 anti-clockwise from Junction 27 to 26 there will be carriageway and link road closures (also for resurfacing) from the same time.
What are the M25 and A12 closures for Saturday, July 9 in Essex?
A12
The 24 hour closure on the Northbound link road from the A138 is the only one that remains in place in Essex on Saturday.
Dartford Crossing
The Northbound carriageway on the East Tunnel will be closed for maintenance works from 10pm to 5am.
M25
Between Junction 27 and 28 on the clockwise way there will be carriageway closure and link road closure for CAT 1 loop repairs from 10pm to 6am.
What are the M25 and A12 closures for Sunday, July 10 in Essex?
A12
Again the 24 hour closure in place on the Northbound link road from the A138 is the only one that remains in place in Essex on Saturday.
Dartford Crossing
The Northbound carriageway on the East Tunnel will be closed for maintenance works from 10pm to 5am.
M25
Like on Saturday between Junction 27 and 28 on the clockwise way there will be carriageway closure and link road closure for CAT 1 loop repairs from 10pm to 6am from 10.30pm to 5.30am.
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