Dartford crossing to be remote payment from October

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Dartford crossing to be remote payment from October, so use the link for more info

Lets hope the traffic will move a lot quicker, but I am still a bit confused as to how you will pay, do you ring them and they make a charge to your phone or will you have to give cc details?I suppose I will have to wait and see  

All a bit confusing at the moment Cheryl, but from what I have read you can ring, call, email, do it after midnight on day of travel or within 24hrs, you can even go onto a retail park and do it from there. Best bet is do like I have and register for updates and you will get all the proper info as it is announced.

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Dartford Crossing Remote Payment Scheme

Project status:   Current
Region:  London and South East

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Start date:   April 2014
End date:  Spring 2015

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Type:   Improvement Scheme
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Improvement Scheme

Part of our programme of improvements (generally with value <£10m)
Cost:  £48 million to £62 million

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Managed by:   Area 5



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Progress

Advanced works are well underway in preparation for the launch of Dart Charge on 30 November 2014.
Signage update
We are continuing to install new signage in a variety of locations surrounding the crossing, including the M25, M20, A282, A2, A13, and local authority roads on either side of the crossing.
Off-carriageway works
We are undertaking work to develop the Kent Marshalling Area (KMA) - the holding area where abnormal loads or vehicles carrying dangerous goods are checked before crossing.
We are also carrying out other work away from the road itself, including:

• ­ roundabout realignments and changes to entry/exit slip roads.
  
•  site clearance
  
•  lighting
  
• communication and data cable installation
  
• emergency vehicle access and crossover points
  

Time lapse photography
We have installed time lapse photography equipment at the crossing so we can track the significant physical changes taking place between now and spring 2015.
One camera has been installed at the top of the south-east pylon, almost 500 feet above ground and offers a fantastic view of the existing plaza and road layout arrangement.
The second camera is positioned on top of the operational control room and captures close-up views of the northbound plaza and southbound charging gantries.
Footage will be used to raise public awareness of Dart Charge and to enable the project team to view and assess the progress with the construction

heres an email i had yesterday from highways agency and a link to the payment page. 

Dart Charge: get ready

Existing DART-Tag customers No need to set up a new account! You should have received - or will shortly receive - personalised instructions and verification code, by email or post. This tells you how to quickly and easily transfer to Dart Charge and keep your existing balance so you're set for 30 November. New customers Get ready for Dart Charge now by setting up a pre-pay account online and you’ll save up to one-third on every crossing from 30 November. Once you’re all set, let us know your feedback. Don’t want an account? You’ll be able to pay per crossing online, over the phone, via a payzone retail outlet or by post when Dart Charge is introduced on 30 November. Visit our Dart Charge web page for more information. Problems setting up/migrating your account? Use our contact form. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Lets hope this reduces the awful traffic jams caused by the manual payment method.

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