THE QEII bridge will be closed between Dartford, Kent and Thurrock, Essex, overnight from 10pm until 6am, on Saturday into Sunday.

The closure is for planned maintenance work including resurfacing, carriageway sweeping, litter clearance, electrical work and gantry works.

A diversion will be in place for southbound traffic via the east Dartford Tunnel, which has a height limit of 5 metres.

Drivers should expect some minor delays at the start and end of the work while the traffic management is put in place.

Highways England provides live traffic information via its website - highways.gov.uk/traffic-information - local and national radio travel bulletins, electronic road signs and mobile platforms, such as Android and iPhone apps.