Parts of the Dartford Crossing are set to close this weekend while CCTV systems are updated.

The closures, which are usually between 10pm and 5am, are taking place in the east and west tunnels to allow technicians to carry out routine safety checks and maintenance.

A spokesman for National Highways said: “The west tunnel will be closed overnight on Saturday, April 29, for routine safety checks and general maintenance to keep the network safe.

“The east tunnel will be closed overnight on Sunday, April 30, as we continue to update the CCTV system.”

It is continuing on from closures this week, which has seen the east tunnel closed overnight since Monday.

Works on the east tunnel will finish this Friday to allow the west tunnel maintenance to be completed on Saturday, before starting again on Sunday.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A2 eastbound to the Bean Interchange, the B255 northbound and A206 westbound to return to A282 junction 1a, where access to the west tunnel will be available via the junction 1a northbound entry slip road.