Motorists using the Dartford Crossing this week are being warned to expect disruption because of maintenance work.

From today, June 26, the crossing will be closed between 9pm and 5.30am and the QEII Bridge will be closed from 10pm to 5.30am on Saturday, July 1.

In the west tunnel, the closures will be in place every night except Friday and Saturday when the east tunnel will be shut to northbound traffic.

A diversion will be put in place for oversized vehicles during the east tunnel closure.

Motorists travelling southbound will be diverted through the east tunnel.

The northbound entry slip at junction 1a for Swanscombe will also be closed for four nights from today, June 26, between 9pm and 5.30am and again on Sunday, July 2.

Motorists can follow diversions to junction 1b where you can join the M25.