Dartford Crossing charge will go up for drivers – here’s how much it rises

Delays and traffic gridlock are a common sight on the A282 on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, which has reached its capacity (Picture: LNP/Rex/Shutterstock)

The Dartford Crossing charge is set to increase later on this year to help ease congestion, the Department for Transport has announced.

The fee, which is paid by motorists driving on the A282 road between Dartford in Kent in the south and Thurrock in Essex in the north, is used to maintain upkeep of the bridge.

From September 1...