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A282

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About the Road

One of the most famous roads in the country, more for the route rather than the number - this is the road that carries traffic through the Dartford Crossing, and is commonly mistaken as being part of the M25, despite being built before the motorway came along.

Despite not being a motorway, pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed to use the route - instead a special shuttle bus carries them over the bridge.

Facts and Figures

also known as:	Dartford Crossing Canterbury Way
starts at:	Darenth
primary destinations en route:	Dartford Crossing
finishes at:	Thurrock
length:	6 miles
motorway junctions:	M25 (both ends)
primary route junctions:	A2, A13
E-Roads:	E15

Construction History

1963	First tunnel
1980	Second tunnel
1982	Northern approach from M25 to crossing
1986	Southern approach from M25 to crossing
1991	Queen Elizabeth II Bridge

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