A2 slip roads close overnight 3-6 August for National Highways works
Residents in Darenth, Cobham and Bexley should plan diversions during four nights of resurfacing
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Residents in Darenth, Cobham and Bexley face four nights of overnight closures on the A2 starting next week. National Highways will close slip roads at three junctions to carry out resurfacing works.
The first closures begin at 10 pm on Monday 3 August. The westbound Marling Cross exit slip road, the Cobham Services exit slip road, the Cobham entry slip road and the link road from Darenth Interchange to the M25 clockwise at Junction 2 will all shut. They will reopen at 5:30 am on Tuesday 4 August.
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Tuesday and Thursday closures
On Tuesday 4 August, the eastbound Cobham exit slip road and the eastbound Cobham entry slip road will close from 8 pm until 6 am the following morning. There are no planned closures on Wednesday 5 August.
The final closure affects the eastbound Wick Lane entry slip road on Thursday 6 August. It will shut at 8 pm and reopen at 5 am on Friday 7 August.
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Diversions and advice
National Highways has not published specific diversion routes for each closure. Drivers are advised to follow on-site signs and check traffic updates before travelling. The works are weather-dependent and may change at short notice.
News Shopper reported that motorists should allow extra time for journeys during the closures. The closures were announced by London Now, a sister publication of News Shopper.
What happens next
No further overnight closures on the A2 are scheduled after 7 August. National Highways has not stated when the resurfacing programme will finish. Drivers can check for updates on the National Highways website or through local traffic bulletins.
Questions this report answers
+Which roads will close on Monday 3 August?
The westbound Marling Cross exit slip road, Cobham Services exit slip road, Cobham entry slip road, and the Darenth Interchange to M25 clockwise link road will close from 10 pm on 3 August until 5:30 am on 4 August. Drivers should follow diversion signs.
+What time do the A2 closures start and finish?
Closures start at either 8 pm or 10 pm and finish between 5 am and 6 am the next morning. The exact times vary each night; drivers should check National Highways for updates before travelling.
+Will there be diversions during the A2 closures?
Yes, National Highways will provide signed diversion routes during each closure. Drivers are advised to follow these signs and allow extra time for journeys, as reported by News Shopper.
+How long will the A2 roadworks last?
The overnight closures are scheduled for 3, 4 and 6 August. National Highways has not announced when the wider resurfacing programme will finish or if further closures are planned.
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