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Current traffic around Ostend

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A249 northbound between the A250 Queenborough and the junction with the A250 Sheerness North.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 14.89 miles from Ostend. CLEARED @ 18:10


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound exit slip at junction J25 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadside Drains Works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.85 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J22 and J21 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.05 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound exit slip at junction J22 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J22 and J21 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.3 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound exit slip at junction J20B .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.5 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J16 and J15 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.05 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound exit slip at junction J15 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.85 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J21 and J24 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.24 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J20A and J21 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.78 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J19 and J20B .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.88 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 South and the A131 North.
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: 18.14 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 South and the A131 North.
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: 18.19 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 18.19 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound at junction J25 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.5 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.16 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J26 and J25 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound at junction J25 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.85 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J12 and J11 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J13 and J12 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.24 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2500 and the A250 Queenborough.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 24 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 25 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J21 and J22 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.07 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J22 and J24 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J18 and J19 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.23 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound entry slip at junction J22 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.09 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound exit slip at junction J23 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.62 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.88 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J27 and J28 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J25 and J28 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.5 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.7 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J19 and J24 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 13.75 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 16.55 miles from Ostend.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 16.53 miles from Ostend.

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Location: northbound between the A250 Queenborough and the junction with the A250 Sheerness North.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 14.89 miles from Ostend.

51.42-0.74

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadside Drains Works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.85 miles from Ostend.

51.88-0.79

Location: southbound between junctions J22 and J21 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.05 miles from Ostend.

51.79-0.64

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J22 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 05:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Ostend.

51.81-0.65

Location: southbound between junctions J22 and J21 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 05:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.3 miles from Ostend.

51.79-0.62

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J20B .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 05:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.5 miles from Ostend.

51.78-0.6

Location: southbound between junctions J16 and J15 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 05:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.05 miles from Ostend.

51.69-0.47

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J15 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 05:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.85 miles from Ostend.

51.7-0.43

Location: northbound between junctions J21 and J24 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.24 miles from Ostend.

51.79-0.63

Location: northbound between junctions J20A and J21 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 05:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.78 miles from Ostend.

51.77-0.58

Location: northbound between junctions J19 and J20B .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 05:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.88 miles from Ostend.

51.77-0.58

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 South and the A131 North.

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: 18.14 miles from Ostend.

51.87-0.58

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 South and the A131 North.

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: 18.19 miles from Ostend.

51.87-0.58

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.
Nearest town: 18.19 miles from Ostend.

51.87-0.58

Location: northbound at junction J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.5 miles from Ostend.

51.88-0.78

Location: northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.16 miles from Ostend.

51.87-0.77

Location: southbound between junctions J26 and J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17 miles from Ostend.

51.88-0.8

Location: southbound at junction J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.85 miles from Ostend.

51.88-0.79

Location: southbound between junctions J12 and J11 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2026 to 05:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Ostend.

51.65-0.35

Location: southbound between junctions J13 and J12 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2026 to 05:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.24 miles from Ostend.

51.66-0.36

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A2500 and the A250 Queenborough.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 24 January 2026 to 17:00 on 25 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Ostend.

51.41-0.76

Location: northbound between junctions J21 and J22 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 05:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.07 miles from Ostend.

51.79-0.64

Location: northbound between junctions J22 and J24 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 05:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Ostend.

51.81-0.65

Location: northbound between junctions J18 and J19 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 05:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.23 miles from Ostend.

51.74-0.52

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J22 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 05:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.09 miles from Ostend.

51.81-0.65

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J23 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 05:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.62 miles from Ostend.

51.83-0.68

Location: northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 January 2026 to 05:00 on 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.88 miles from Ostend.

51.83-0.72

Location: northbound between junctions J27 and J28 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Ostend.

51.89-0.85

Location: northbound between junctions J25 and J28 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.5 miles from Ostend.

51.88-0.78

Location: northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.7 miles from Ostend.

51.83-0.71

Location: northbound between junctions J19 and J24 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 13.75 miles from Ostend.

51.75-0.52

Location: eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.
Nearest town: 16.55 miles from Ostend.

51.88-0.74

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.
Nearest town: 16.53 miles from Ostend.

51.88-0.75