M2 Traffic

M2 13:24pm

SLIGHT
SEVERE
FULL SCREENUPDATED: 13:24
×
×

Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M2 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

VEHICLE FIRE
Location: The M2 eastbound entry slip at junction J3 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Vehicle fire.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 3.38m from Rochester.
VEHICLE FIRE
Location: The M2 eastbound between junctions J3 (Maidstone)and J4 (Gillingham) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Vehicle fire.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.46m from Aylesford.


There are no current incidents in this location.

M2 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 M2 westbound between junctions J6 (Faversham)and J5 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 23 Jun 2026 to 15:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 2.87m from Sittingbourne.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone)and J6 (Faversham) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.49m from Sittingbourne.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound between junctions J6 (Faversham)and J5 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.57m from Sittingbourne.

M2

The M2 motorway is a major motorway in the southeast of England, running from London to Kent. It was the first motorway to be built in Britain and was opened in 1959, and forms part of the route from London to Dover.

In terms of safety, the M2 is generally considered to be a safe road. In 2018, research published by the Department for Transport showed that the stretch of M2 between junction 1 (Swanley) and junction 4 (Gillingham) was the second safest motorway out of all 40 motorways in Britain. The research showed that along this stretch there were an average of 0.44 fatalities per 100 kilometres from 2009 to 2018.

Let's Get Social

Get in touch with us or stay up to date with our latest news and updates.

Follow us on Facebook See Traffic Update on Twitter See our Pinterest Images View our Blog

Live Email Traffic Alerts

Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the M2 that may cause congestion or jams.

Sign up for free alerts

LEGAL NOTICE

Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone, tablet or any electronic device without a hands-free kit whilst driving.If you're caught by the police using any device that can send or receive data whilst driving or riding a motorcyle you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of £200.A court could also disqualify you from driving.

Elsewhere on the web:

National Highways TrafficNational Highways England

Official source of traffic updates.

Transport for LondonTransport for London (TFL)

Transport for London's (TfL) portal for transportation in London.

Traffic WalesTraffic Wales

The Welsh government's traffic information service for Wales.

Traffic ScotlandTraffic Scotland

Live traffic conditions and news for Scotland's road network.

Advertise on Traffic UpdateYOUR AD HERE

Advertise to millions of motorists, holidaymakers and commuters.

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J3 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Vehicle fire.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 17 June 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 3.38m from Rochester.

51.33-0.51

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Maidstone)and J4 (Gillingham) .

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

Due to: Vehicle fire.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 17 June 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.46m from Aylesford.

51.33-0.52

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

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 23 June 2026 to 15:00 on 23 June 2026.
Nearest town: 2.87m from Sittingbourne.

51.32-0.69

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone)and J6 (Faversham) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.49m from Sittingbourne.

51.3-0.75

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.57m from Sittingbourne.

51.3-0.76