M20 Traffic

M20 12:24pm

SLIGHT
SEVERE
FULL SCREENUPDATED: 12:24
×
×

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 between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J4 (West Malling) .
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 11:45 and 12:00 on 3 May 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 3 May 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.7m from Aylesford. CLEARED @ 10:58
ACCIDENT
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone)and J8 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 3 May 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 3 May 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.97m from Maidstone. CLEARED @ 08:50


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.

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.

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 M20 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: westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone)and J4 (West Malling) .

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 11:45 and 12:00 on 3 May 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 3 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.7m from Aylesford.

51.31-0.43

Location: eastbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone)and J8 (Maidstone) .

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

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 3 May 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 3 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.97m from Maidstone.

51.28-0.58