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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M20 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 13:30 and 13:45 on 27 Apr 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 27 Apr 2024.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.21m from Maidstone.
VEHICLE RECOVERY
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J12 (Cheriton)and J11A (Channel Tunnel) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Vehicle tyre change.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 27 Apr 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 27 Apr 2024.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.21m from Folkestone. CLEARED @ 11:59
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 westbound at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 27 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.12m from Maidstone.
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 27 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.24m from Maidstone.
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 27 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.24m from Maidstone. CLEARED @ 10:56
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J6 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 27 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.63m from Aylesford. CLEARED @ 10:29
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J5 (Aylesford) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 27 Apr 2024.
CauseEmergency barrier repairs.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.24m from Aylesford.
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 27 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.93m from Maidstone.
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J5 (Aylesford) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 27 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.24m from Aylesford. CLEARED @ 09:00
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone)and J6 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 27 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.93m from Maidstone. CLEARED @ 07:57


There are no current incidents in this location.

M20 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J5 (Aylesford) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 10:14 on 27 Apr 2024 to 16:00 on 27 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.47m from Aylesford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J5 (Aylesford) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 10:10 on 27 Apr 2024 to 16:00 on 27 Apr 2024.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.82m from Aylesford.

M20

The M20 is a motorway that runs through Kent in England. It was constructed between 1964 and 1975, and is approximately 75 miles long. The motorway runs from the Maidstone bypass to the Dover Eastern Docks.

In terms of its safety record, the M20 motorway has an above average SafetyScore. According to statistics prepared for the Alliance of British Drivers in 2018, the M20 had a SafetyScore of 1.47, making it one of the safest motorways in the UK with a lower accident rate than most of its neighbouring roads. The motorway has also seen the introduction of a number of safety initiatives, such as improved signage and the implementation of variable speed cameras, which have made it considerably safer over the past few years.

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Location: westbound exit slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:30 and 13:45 on 27 April 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 27 April 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.21m from Maidstone.

51.29-0.56

Location: westbound between junctions J12 (Cheriton)and J11A (Channel Tunnel) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Vehicle tyre change.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 27 April 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 27 April 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.21m from Folkestone.

51.09-1.11

Location: westbound at junction J7 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 27 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.12m from Maidstone.

51.29-0.55

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 27 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.24m from Maidstone.

51.29-0.56

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 27 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.24m from Maidstone.

51.29-0.56

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J6 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 27 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.63m from Aylesford.

51.3-0.51

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J5 (Aylesford) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 27 April 2024.

Cause : Emergency barrier repairs.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.24m from Aylesford.

51.3-0.5

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 27 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.93m from Maidstone.

51.29-0.53

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J5 (Aylesford) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 27 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.24m from Aylesford.

51.3-0.5

Location: westbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone)and J6 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 27 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.93m from Maidstone.

51.29-0.53

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J5 (Aylesford) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : from 10:14 on 27 April 2024 to 16:00 on 27 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.47m from Aylesford.

51.3-0.51

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J5 (Aylesford) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : from 10:10 on 27 April 2024 to 16:00 on 27 April 2024.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.82m from Aylesford.

51.3-0.52