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Current traffic around Birchington

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

ACCIDENT
Location: The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.96 miles from Birchington. CLEARED @ 17:50
HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The A20 eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A256 Dover West.
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Birchington. CLEARED @ 19:20
CONGESTION
Location: The A20 eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A256 Dover West.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Birchington. CLEARED @ 17:59


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.52 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J6 (Faversham) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 westbound between the A2050 Canterbury West and the junction with the M2 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 12.65 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 westbound between the A28 and the junction with the M2 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.83 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 westbound entry slip from the A2050 Canterbury West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.65 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the M20 and the junction with the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.69 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound at junction J13 (Folkestone) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the M20 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.16 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 eastbound exit slip to the A2050 Canterbury West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.89 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.74 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.42 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.43 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.74 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the junctions with the A256 Dover West and the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.43 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.32 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.96 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.71 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 eastbound between the M2 and the junction with the A28 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Birchington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound exit slip at junction J7 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17 miles from Birchington.

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Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 27 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.96 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.27

Location: eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A256 Dover West.

Due to: Road Management.


Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.18

Location: eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A256 Dover West.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.27

Location: eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.52 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.3

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Birchington.

51.12-1.31

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Birchington.

51.3-0.87

Location: westbound between the A2050 Canterbury West and the junction with the M2 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.
Nearest town: 12.65 miles from Birchington.

51.28-1.04

Location: westbound between the A28 and the junction with the M2 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.83 miles from Birchington.

51.28-1.04

Location: westbound entry slip from the A2050 Canterbury West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.65 miles from Birchington.

51.28-1.04

Location: eastbound between the M20 and the junction with the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.69 miles from Birchington.

51.1-1.16

Location: eastbound at junction J13 (Folkestone) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Birchington.

51.1-1.15

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the M20 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.16 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.19

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A2050 Canterbury West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.89 miles from Birchington.

51.28-1.03

Location: eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.74 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.28

Location: eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.42 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.3

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Birchington.

51.12-1.31

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.43 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.3

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.74 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.28

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Birchington.

51.12-1.31

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A256 Dover West and the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.43 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.3

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.32 miles from Birchington.

51.1-1.25

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.96 miles from Birchington.

51.11-1.27

Location: westbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.71 miles from Birchington.

51.3-0.93

Location: eastbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17 miles from Birchington.

51.3-0.92

Location: eastbound between the M2 and the junction with the A28 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Birchington.

51.29-0.97

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J7 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 27 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17 miles from Birchington.

51.3-0.92