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A282 Eastbound Traffic

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A282 EASTBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A282 J1A AC-WISEOBSTRUCTION · LANE CLOSURE24 MIN DELAYSNEAR DARTFORD & THURROCK · KENT/ESSEX
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Severe Delays ⏱ Updated 15:18

A282 eastbound traffic at 15:18 on Tuesday 3 November: 3 live incidents (2 severe/serious).

🚨 3 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks · 2 soon
Regions: South East, East of England
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🚨 A282 Eastbound traffic now: live incidents & roadworks

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A282 Anticlockwise J1A
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📍 Near Dartford & Thurrock · Kent/Essex
↺ Anticlockwise 1 lane closed (Lane 3) Clears ~15:41
Reported 15:07 · 6 min ago
🐌 Severe NEW 24min
The A282 anti-clockwise between junctions with the A296 and A13
Between Array
📍 Near Dartford & Swanley · Kent
↺ Anticlockwise
Reported 15:04 · 10 min ago
🐌 Minor NEW 3min
The A282 anti-clockwise between junctions with the A206 and A13
Between Array
📍 Near Dartford & Thurrock · Kent/Essex
↺ Anticlockwise
Reported 15:09 · 5 min ago
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🌙 A282 eastbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 2

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Partial closure
    Northbound A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure
    Tonight · 21:00–05:30
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways Network
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A282 Northbound Jct 1A entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–05:30
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways Network
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Is the A282 eastbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:18 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A282 eastbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A282 eastbound at 15:18. 3 live incidents are on the board above.

Is there an incident on the A282 eastbound right now?

Yes. 3 live incidents on the A282 eastbound at 15:18: obstruction, anticlockwise J1A near Dartford (reported 15:07); congestion, anti-clockwise between junctions with the A296 and A13 (reported 15:04); and congestion, anti-clockwise between junctions with the A206 and A13 (reported 15:09). Every one is on the live board above.

Is the A282 eastbound closed tonight?

No full closures. The A282 eastbound stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel closure, 21:00 to 05:30; and Northbound Jct 1A entry slip road closure, 21:00 to 05:30.

Tonight: A282 closures and diversions ›

Is the A282 eastbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The A282 eastbound has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound Jct 2 to Jct 1A carriageway closure, Sun 22:30 to 05:30. Plus 5 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authorities Network.

This weekend: A282 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A282 eastbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A282 eastbound since midnight.

A282 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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ℹ️ About A282 eastbound traffic

This page tracks live A282 traffic eastbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See A282 westbound traffic. The full A282 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A282 videos and tonight's A282 roadworks.

❓ A282 Eastbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A282 eastbound closed today?

No — as of 15:18 National Highways list no full closure on the A282 eastbound. There are 3 live incidents — see the board above.

Are there any accidents on the A282 eastbound today?

3 live incidents on the A282 eastbound right now (2 severe or serious) — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A282 eastbound right now?

Yes — 3 live incidents on the A282 eastbound at 15:18: obstruction, congestion. Every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Why is the A282 slow eastbound today?

Right now: The A282 anti-clockwise exit slip at junction J1A. Abandoned Vehicle. There is one of three lanes closed. Lane three is closed. The event is expected to clear between 15:30 and 15:45 on 03 November 2026. Currently Active — around 24 minutes of delay. Live detail above.

Are there roadworks on the A282 eastbound tonight?

None scheduled as of 15:18. Overnight closures usually run from around 21:00–22:00 to 06:00 — this page lists them the moment National Highways publish them.

Where can I check live A282 traffic eastbound?

Right here — this page is live A282 traffic for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A282 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A282 does this page cover?

The whole eastbound carriageway, end to end — the A282 runs between Dartford and Thurrock. The westbound side has its own page.

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