Changes to Crossing tolls begin
QEII Bridge at Dartford
Work began on Thursday 24th April on the first stage of phasing out the Dartford Crossing’s controversial toll booths.
And motorists are warned it could cause some disruption.
The
scheme, known as ‘Dart Charge’ will see the booths replaced with number
plate recognition technology which should be fully operation by
October.
At this stage, the work mainly involves putting up new
signage, and will take place overnight to minimise inconvenience to
motorists.
The free-flowing system will mean no more stopping to
pay to use the crossing, with motorists instead paying in advance or up
to 24-hours after completing the journey.
Payment methods will include online, by text, phone or at numerous retail outlets.
This
first phase will be finished over the summer, and takes place at
various times on the A282 on both approaches to the crossing, the M25
both directions between junction 29 and junction three, the A13 both
directions approaching junction 30, and the M20 westbound between
junctions three and one.
It will take place during off-peak
daytime hours on the A1306 both directions approaching junction 31, the
A2 both directions approaching junction two, the eastbound Bob Dunn Way
in Dartford, and the southbound Crossways Boulevard in Dartford,
After
October, the payment booths will be removed and road layout changes
will be completed, with final building work finished by spring 2015.
